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Pancake Tortoise
Malacochersus tornieri · Testudinidae
| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 15–18 cm |
| Adult weight | 3–5 g |
| Lifespan | 25–35 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 35 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 22–28 °C |
| Humidity | 4–6% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Intermediate |
| Native region | East Africa (Tanzania, Kenya) |
| CITES | Appendix II |
Uniquely flat, flexible shell. Agile climber that hides in rock crevices. Can inflate body to wedge into cracks.
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