Morphological characteristics of the Angoloca giant tortoise


Morphological characteristics of the Angoloca giant tortoise
Angoloka giant tortoise

Located in East Africa The island of Madagascar on the coast is the largest island in the world, and it also hosts numerous private species. There are four types of tortoises on the island: Angoloca giant tortoise, radiated tortoise, spider web tortoise, quiet back spider web tortoise, and these four species They have all been listed as CITES Level 1 protected areas one after another, which can be said to be a unique blessing. Angonoka is the name given by the locals, and the British call it Ploughshare because their breastplate is expanded and protruding like a plowshare. There are less than 1,000 tortoises left in their native habitat, and artificial breeding is limited to a few conservation organizations. They can be regarded as the most rare tortoises. It is rare to see it in markets at home and abroad.

The carapace is high and spherical, the color is light brown, and there are obvious growth rings on each carapace. The outer part of the vertebrae is a dark brown color.

Males are larger than females, with carapace length reaching 17 inches (43 cm). Fully mature male Angoloka tortoises will be larger and heavier, and their carapace will be higher than that of females. The equilibrium length of an adult male Angoloca tortoise is 414.8 mm (16.33) and the equilibrium body weight is 10.3 kg (23 lb). The female's balance length is 370.1 mm (14.57 inches) and her balance weight is 8.8 kg (19 pounds).


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