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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Chordata |
| Class | : | Reptilia |
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| Order | : | Testudines |
| Family | : | Testudinidae |
| Genus | : | Astrochelys |
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| Scientific Name | : | Astrochelys radiata |
| Common Name | : | Radiated Tortoise |
| Other Name(s) | : | Sokake |
| Group | : | Reptile |
| Number Of Species | : | 1 |
| Location | : | southern Madagascar |
| Habitat | : | Dry tropical forest |
| Colour | : | Green, Black, Brown, Tan, Yellow |
| Skin Type | : | Scales |
| Size (L) | : | 30cm - 41cm (12in - 16in) |
| Weight | : | 2.2kg - 16kg (4.9lbs - 35lbs) |
| Top Speed | : | 0.5kph (0.3mph) |
| Diet | : | Herbivore |
| Prey | : | Grasses, Fruits, Flowers |
| Predators | : | Birds, Reptiles, Humans |
| Lifestyle | : | Diurnal |
| Group Behaviour | : | Solitary |
| Life Span | : | 30 - 80 years |
| Age Of Sexual Maturity | : | 15 - 20 years |
| Incubation Period | : | 4 - 7 months |
| Average Clutch Size | : | 3 |
| Name Of Young | : | Hatchling |
| Age Of Independence | : | 1 month |
| Conservation Status | : | Critically Endangered |
| Estimated Population Size | : | Declining |
| Biggest Threat | : | Habitat loss |
| Distinctive Features | : | High domed protective shell and yellow limbs |
| Fun Fact | : | The most protected tortoise in the world! |