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Russian Tortoise
BeginnerRussian tortoise
Also called Horsfields tortoise. Small, hardy tortoise tolerant of dry conditions. Ideal starter tortoise species.
Difficulty
Beginner
Temperature
25〜32℃
Lifespan
40+ years
Size
15-22cm
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Weeds and vegetables (dandelion, clover)
About
The Russian tortoise, also commonly known as the Afghan tortoise, the Central Asian tortoise, the four-clawed tortoise, the four-toed tortoise, Horsfield's tortoise, the Russian steppe tortoise, the Soviet tortoise, and the steppe tortoise, is a threatened species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Central Asia from the Caspian Sea south through Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, and east across Kazakhstan to Xinjiang, China. Human activities in its native habitat contribute to its threatened status.
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Basic Info
Origin
Central Asia from the Caspian Sea south through Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Lifespan
40+ years
Size
15-22cm
Temperature
25〜32℃
Humidity
40〜70%
Diet
Weeds and vegetables (dandelion, clover)
Care Guide
Temperature
20-30°C (basking 32°C)
Lighting
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: Russian tortoise Gray, 1844
Synonyms: Agrionemys bogdanovi Chkhikvadze, 2008, Agrionemys horsfieldi kazachstanica Chkhikvadze, 1988, Agrionemys horsfieldi rustamovi Chkhikvadze et al., 1990, Agrionemys horsfieldii (Gray, 1844), Agrionemys kazachstanica kuznetzovi Chkhikvadze, Ataev, Shammakov & Zatoka, 2009, Agrionemys kazachstanica terbishi Chkhikvadze, 2009
Authority databases: GBIF · Reptile Database
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
CITES 附属書IIIUCN VU · Vulnerable
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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