Egyptian Tortoise
The Egyptian Tortoise is a very small-sized tortoise species, and in fact, the smallest in the Northern Hemisphere. This species belongs to the neck-hiding tortoise group and are known for their brightly-colored and geometrically-designed carapace.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Testudo |
| Species | T. kleinmanni |
| Scientific Name | Testudo kleinmanni |
| Other Names | Kleinmann’s tortoise, Leith’s tortoise |
| Length/Size | Males are typically 8-10 cm (3-4 in); females are larger at 10-12 cm (4 – 5 in) |
| Body Coloration | Light ivory yellow to sandy brown |
| Range/Distribution | Presently found only in coastal Libya, Israel, and Egypt (population degrading) |
| Habitat | Deserts and semiarid habitats |
| Diet/Food | Diet of the wild specimens is unknown |
| Breeding Season | Spring to early summer |
| Clutch Size | 1-5 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Critically Endangered |
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Published on November 15th 2018 by staff under Tortoises. Article was last reviewed on 1st June 2019.
