Gallery description : indian star tortoise

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
NameIndian Star Tortoise
Average Clutch Size7
ColourGreen, black, brown, tan, yellow
TypeReptile
Main PreyGrasses, fruits, flowers
Skin TypeScales
Distinctive FeaturesHigh domed, star patterned protective shell
HabitatDry scrub forest
Size (L)20cm - 30cm (8in - 12in)
Weight1.3kg - 2.2kg (3lbs - 4.9lbs)
Conservation StatusThreatened
PhylumChordata
LifestyleSolitary
GenusGeochelone
FamilyTestudinidae
Life Span30 - 80 years
DietHerbivore
Scientific NameGeochelone elegans
Top Speed0.5km/h (0.3mph)
ClassReptilia
PredatorsBirds, reptiles, humans
OrderTestudines
KingdomAnimalia
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Description Indian star tortoise. Female Indian Star Tortoise | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire ...
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