Elongated tortoise Facts
Indotestudo elongata
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) is a species of tortoise found in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.
Elongated tortoise Facts at a Glance
The elongated tortoise (Indotestudo elongata) is a species of tortoise found in Southeast Asia and parts of South Asia.
It belongs to the family Testudinidae in the order Testudines. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Elongated tortoise Conservation Status
Elongated tortoise is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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