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Marginated Tortoise
Testudo marginata · Testudinidae
| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 25–35 cm |
| Adult weight | 2–5 g |
| Lifespan | 5–1 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 35 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 18–28 °C |
| Humidity | 4–6% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | Yes |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Intermediate |
| Native region | Greece, Southern Italy (introduced) |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Largest European tortoise. Distinctive flared marginal scutes in adults. Hardy in Mediterranean climates.
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