800 observationsCritically Endangered
Radiated Tortoise
Astrochelys radiata
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Testudinidae ›Genus: Astrochelys
About
The radiated tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of RĂ©union and Mauritius. It is a very long-lived species, with recorded lifespans of at least 188 years. These tortoises are classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN, mainly because of the destruction of...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Radiated Tortoise is Astrochelys radiata.
- The Radiated Tortoise has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
- Radiated Tortoise belongs to the genus Astrochelys.