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Leopard Tortoise

Stigmochelys pardalis

Taxonomy

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

About

The leopard tortoise (Stigmochelys pardalis) is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape. It is the only member of the genus Stigmochelys, although in the past it was commonly placed in Geochelone. This tortoise is a grazing species that favors semi-arid, thorny to grassland habitats. In both very hot and very cold weather they may dwell in abandoned fox, jackal, or aardvark...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Leopard Tortoise?
The scientific name of Leopard Tortoise is Stigmochelys pardalis.
What kingdom does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
What genus does Leopard Tortoise belong to?
Leopard Tortoise belongs to the genus Stigmochelys.