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Turtle Species
Crevice Tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri
- Scientific nameMalacochersus tornieri
- Japanese nameパンケーキガメ
- FamilyTortoises (Testudinidae)
- Max carapace length18 cm
- Longest recorded lifespan26 years
- DietHerbivorous
- LifestyleTerrestrial
- Conservation status (IUCN)CR — Critically Endangered
- iNaturalist observations167
About this species
The pancake tortoise is a species of flat-shelled tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is native to Tanzania and Kenya. There are also small populations in northern Zambia. Its common name refers to the flat shape of its shell.
Source: Wikipedia「Pancake tortoise」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
