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Burmese Star Tortoise
Geochelone platynota · Testudinidae
| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 22–30 cm |
| Adult weight | 2–4 g |
| Lifespan | 3–6 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 35 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 24–30 °C |
| Humidity | 5–7% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Myanmar (Burma) |
| CITES | Appendix I |
Critically endangered. Symmetrical star pattern similar to Indian star but larger. Conservation breeding programs active.
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