Morphological characteristics of the Angoloca tortoise

angolo Morphological characteristics of the Angoloka tortoise
Angolokka tortoise

Angolokka The appearance changes of tortoises are quite different. When they hatch, they are only as big as a ping pong ball. However, very quickly, the Angeloka tortoise will grow into one of the largest tortoises on earth.

The male is larger than the female, with the carapace reaching 17 inches (43 centimeters) in length. The equilibrium length of an adult male Angoloca tortoise is 414.8 mm (16.33) and the equilibrium body weight is 10.3 kg (23 lb). The female's balance length is 370.1 mm (14.57 inches) and her balance weight is 8.8 kg (19 pounds).

The carapace of the Angoloca elephant tortoise is raised and ball-shaped, its face is light brown, and there are significant growth rings on each carapace. The outer part of the vertebrae is a dark brown color. Fully mature male Angoloka tortoises will be longer and heavier, and have a concave abdomen. During the mating season, territory and competition are fierce, and they are more adaptable to new environments than females. Female characteristics are gentle and high-backed.

Madagascar, located on the east coast of Africa, is the fourth largest island in the world and the largest island in Africa. It is also home to numerous private species, including tortoises on the island. There are four kinds of Angoloca giant tortoises, radiated tortoises, spider-web tortoises and quiet-backed spider-web tortoises, and all four species have been listed as CITES first-level conservation. It can be said that it is uniquely endowed. Angonoka is the name given by the locals, and the British call it Ploughshare because their breastplate is expanded and protruding like a plowshare. There are only less than 3,000 individuals left in their native habitat, and they are generally immature individuals. Artificial growth is also limited to a few conservation organizations, and it can be regarded as the most rare tortoise. Prices in markets at home and abroad are very high and are generally priced per centimeter, usually US$1,000 per centimeter.


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