Source: Wikimedia Commons
Pancake Tortoise
IntermediatePancake tortoise
An African tortoise with extremely flat shell. Unique defense of squeezing into rock crevices.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
25-35 years
Size
15-18cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Grass, Vegetables
About
The pancake tortoise is a species of flat-shelled tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is native to Tanzania and Kenya. There are also small populations in northern Zambia. Its common name refers to the flat shape of its shell.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Basic Info
Origin
Tanzania and Kenya, East Africa
Lifespan
25-35 years
Size
15-18cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Grass, Vegetables
Care Guide
Housing
Many flat rock hideouts
Temperature
Maintain 25-30°C
Feeding
High-fiber herbivore diet
References & Sources
Edited & verified by: br-choku editorial team
The taxonomic, regulatory, and husbandry data on this page are compiled and verified against the authoritative primary sources below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Pancake tortoise (Siebenrock, 1903)
Synonyms: Testudo loveridgii Boulenger, 1920, Testudo tornieri Siebenrock, 1903
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIUCN CR · Critically Endangered
2019年(CoP18)に附属書Iへ格上げ。国際商業取引は原則禁止。
Sources: CITES Checklist (Malacochersus tornieri Appendix I; CoP18 2019 で附属書II→I) / IUCN Red List
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
Pancake Tortoise Listings
Loading latest listingsFind listings for this species
