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Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata · Testudinidae
Keepers track 2 of these on myturtle.cc| Type | Tortoise |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Adult size | 30–40 cm |
| Adult weight | 8–16 g |
| Lifespan | 4–1 years |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Basking temperature | 35 °C |
| Ambient temperature | 22–30 °C |
| Humidity | 5–7% |
| UVB lighting | Required |
| Hibernates | No |
| Swims | No |
| Care level | Advanced |
| Native region | Southern Madagascar |
| CITES | Appendix I |
Critically endangered. Spectacular radiating shell pattern. One of the world's most beautiful tortoises. CITES I — heavily restricted.
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