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Turtle Species
Angulate Tortoise
Chersina angulata
- Scientific nameChersina angulata
- Japanese nameソリガメ
- FamilyTortoises (Testudinidae)
- Max carapace length13 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan32 years
- DietHerbivorous
- LifestyleTerrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)LC — Least Concern
- iNaturalist observations9,520
About this species
The angulate tortoise is a species of tortoise found in dry areas and coastal scrub vegetation in South Africa. It is the only living member of the genus Chersina.
Source: Wikipedia「Angulate tortoise」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
