Radiated Tortoise
Radiated tortoises are a species of tortoises belonging to the family Testudinidae, native to the island of Madagascar. They are regarded as one of the most beautiful tortoises in the world. The species derive its name from having yellow color radiating lines on the shell.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Astrochelys |
| Scientific Name | Astrochelys radiata |
| Other Names | Radiated Turtle, Madagascar Tortoise |
| Size | Up to 16 in |
| Weight | Up to 16 kg |
| Color | Outer shell is notably marked with yellow lines radiating from the middle of each plate of the shell; head, legs and feet are yellow; top of the head contains a variably sized black patch |
| Distribution | Southern and southwestern Madagascar |
| Habitat | Dry regions of brush, thorn forests, woodlands |
| Diet | Herbivores, feed mainly grass, sometimes fruits, succulent plants |
| Hibernation Fact | Does not hibernate |
| Breeding Season | Wet season |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3 to 12 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 5 to 8 months |
| Reproductive Age | 15 to 20 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 40 to 50 years; however, some specimens are known to live for more than 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.
