Forsten’s Tortoise
Forsten’s Tortoise is a tortoise species from Indonesia that has already gone endangered. In the past, they were confused with the Travancore tortoise; however, later, they were recognized as an independent species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Indotestudo |
| Scientific Name | Indotestudo forstenii |
| Length/Size | 25 cm (average) |
| Body Coloration | Dark brown body with pale beige spots; the carapace or shell is faint orange and light brown with black to dark gray patches |
| Range/Distribution | Sulawesi Island of Indonesia and other islands nearby |
| Habitat | Prefers inhabiting the damp rainforests |
| Diet/Food | Omnivorous diet starting from fruits and leafy greens to worms, slugs and carrion |
| Breeding Season | During rain |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 eggs |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered (IUCN 2.3) |
Forsten’s Tortoise Pictures Gallery
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- Indotestudo Forstenii
Published on November 14th 2018 by staff under Tortoises. Article was last reviewed on 1st June 2019.
