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Egyptian Tortoise (Kleinmann's)
Testudo kleinmanni · Testudinidae
Keepers track 11 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 8–14 cm |
| Adult weight | 1–4 g |
| Lifespan | 2–5 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 32 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 20–28 °C |
| Humidity | 3–5% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Libya, Egypt, Israel |
| CITES | Appendix I |
One of the smallest tortoise species. Critically endangered. Sandy-gold coloring. Extremely rare in captivity.
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