Ploughshare Tortoise
Ploughshare tortoise is a species of tortoise found only in the island of Madagascar. It is one of the rarest species of tortoises in the world. Its population is fast declining with an estimated 600 individuals left in the wild.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Astrochelys |
| Scientific Name | Astrochelys yniphora |
| Other Names | Angonoka Tortoise, Angonoka, Madagascar Tortoise, Madagascar Angulated Tortoise |
| Size | Male: Around 16.33 in Female: Around 14.57 in |
| Weight | Male: Around 10.3 kg Female: Around 8.8 kg |
| Color | Shell is brown while head and snout are black to different shades of brown; area around the ear has yellow spots; neck, limbs and tail are generally brown with some yellow; yellow underside with some brown |
| Distribution | Madagascar |
| Habitat | Savanna, mangrove swamps, dry deciduous forest |
| Diet | Plant matter especially grasses |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators | Wild pigs |
| Breeding Season | January to May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1 to 6 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 7 months |
| Reproductive Age | Around 20 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 50 to 100 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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Published on October 28th 2016 by staff under Tortoises. Article was last reviewed on 7th June 2019.
