Radiated tortoise

FRENCh name: Tortue radiée

English name: Radiated tortoise

LATINE name: Geochelone (Asterochelys) radiata

Geographic distribution: the radiated tortoise lives on the island of Madagascar.

Habitat: it lives in the semi-desert areas in the south-west of the island.

Diet: the radiated tortoise is an herbivore, grazing on vegetation. 

Size: an adult male measures around 40 cm in length, whereas an adult female measures around 30 cm.

Weight: males can weigh up to 20 kilograms and females up to 15.

Longevity: the radiated tortoise can live up to 100 years. 

Threats: it is threatened by habitat destruction.

Protection measures: it is protected under the Washington Convention.