Indian Star Tortoise (geochelone elegans) is a reptile type animal. It usually lives in dry scrub forest. The animal weights about 1.3kg - 2.2kg (3lbs - 4.9lbs) and lives for 30 - 80 years. Birds, reptiles, humans are the dangerous creatures for indian star tortoises. See the table below for more information.
Facts about indian star tortoises
Name | Indian Star Tortoise |
Average Clutch Size | 7 |
Colour | Green, black, brown, tan, yellow |
Type | Reptile |
Main Prey | Grasses, fruits, flowers |
Skin Type | Scales |
Distinctive Features | High domed, star patterned protective shell |
Habitat | Dry scrub forest |
Size (L) | 20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in) |
Weight | 1.3kg - 2.2kg (3lbs - 4.9lbs) |
Conservation Status | Threatened |
Phylum | Chordata |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Genus | Geochelone |
Family | Testudinidae |
Life Span | 30 - 80 years |
Diet | Herbivore |
Scientific Name | Geochelone elegans |
Top Speed | 0.5km/h (0.3mph) |
Class | Reptilia |
Predators | Birds, reptiles, humans |
Order | Testudines |
Kingdom | Animalia |