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Leopard Tortoise
IntermediateStigmochelys pardalis
Large African tortoise with beautiful leopard-patterned shell. Adults exceed 40cm. Prefers warm, dry environments. Herbivorous. Adequate space is essential.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
25〜35℃（バスキング38℃）
Lifespan
50-100 years
Size
40-70cm (carapace length)
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Herbivore (wild grasses, leafy greens, hay)
About
The leopard tortoise is a large and attractively marked tortoise found in the savannas of eastern and southern Africa, from Sudan to the southern Cape Province. It is the only extant member of the genus Stigmochelys, although in the past, it was commonly placed in Geochelone. This tortoise is a grazing species that favors semiarid, thorny to grassland habitats. In both very hot and very cold weather, it may dwell in abandoned fox, jackal, or aardvark burrows. The leopard tortoise does not dig other than to make nests in which to lay eggs. Given its propensity for grassland habitats, it grazes extensively upon mixed grasses. It also favors succulents and thistles.
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Basic Info
Origin
the savannas of eastern and southern Africa
Lifespan
50-100 years
Size
40-70cm (carapace length)
Temperature
25〜35℃（バスキング38℃）
Humidity
40〜60%
Diet
Herbivore (wild grasses, leafy greens, hay)
Care Guide
Enclosure
Minimum 120x60cm. Adults ideally kept outdoors
References & Sources
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The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Stigmochelys pardalis (Bell, 1828)
Synonyms: Centrochelys pardalis (Bell, 1828), Geochelone pardalis (Bell, 1828), Geochelone pardalis pardalis, Megachersine pardalis Hewitt, 1933, Psammobates pardalis Le, Raxworthy, McCord & Mertz, 2006, Testudo armata Boie
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIIUCN LC · Least Concern
Sources: CITES Checklist (Testudinidae spp. Appendix II) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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