Hermann's Tortoise

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Turtle Species

Hermann's Tortoise

Testudo hermanni

  • Scientific nameTestudo hermanni
  • Japanese nameヘルマンリクガメ
  • FamilyTortoises (Testudinidae)
  • Max carapace length28 cm
  • Longest recorded lifespan127 years
  • DietHerbivorous
  • LifestyleTerrestrial
  • Conservation status (IUCN)VU — Vulnerable
  • iNaturalist observations11,680

About this species

The Hermann's tortoise is a species of tortoise native to Europe.

Source: Wikipedia「Hermann's tortoise」 (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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