🌿Native Nature

Greek Tortoise

Testudo graeca

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Testudinidae ›Genus: Testudo

About

The spur-thighed tortoise (or Greek tortoise) (Testudo graeca) is one of the 5 species of Mediterranean tortoise (genus Testudo and Agrionemys, family Testudinidae). The other four species are the Hermann's tortoise (Testudo hermanni), Russian tortoise (Agrionemys horsfieldii), Egyptian tortoise (Testudo kleinmanni), and marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata). The spur-thighed tortoise is a very long lived animal, achieving a lifespan of upwards of 125 years, with some unverified reports of up to 200 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Greek Tortoise?
The scientific name of Greek Tortoise is Testudo graeca.
What is the conservation status of Greek Tortoise?
The Greek Tortoise has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
What genus does Greek Tortoise belong to?
Greek Tortoise belongs to the genus Testudo.