Elongated tortoise is a species of tortoise occurring in Southeast Asia and some parts of South Asia. The species is omnivorous.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Family |
Testudinidae |
| Genus |
Indotestudo |
| Scientific Name |
Indotestudo elongata |
| Other Names |
Red-nosed tortoise, pineapple tortoise, yellow tortoise, yellow-headed tortoise |
| Size |
Around 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Weight |
Around 3.5 kg (7 lbs) |
| Color |
Greenish yellow upper surface and underside; black blotches on each scute; pale yellow head |
| Distribution |
Nepal, India, Bangladesh, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, Western Malaysia, Southern China |
| Habitat |
Teak forests, open ground |
| Diet |
Green leafy material and fruit, slugs, worms |
| Hibernation Fact |
Do not hibernate |
| Predators |
Crocodilians, jaguars, other omnivorous pet animals |
| Breeding Season |
Early period of the wet season |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
2 to 4 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
4 to 6 months |
| Reproductive Age |
7 to 10 years in captivity |
| Average Lifespan |
Around 50 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Endangered |
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Indotestudo Elongata
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