Egyptian tortoise
The Egyptian tortoise is also known as the Clemani tortoise, including Najaf The tortoise is a critically endangered species of turtle. Although they are called Egyptian tortoises, they have been extinct from Egypt. It seems that there are not many Egyptian tortoises in the market, and it will not be long before they are extinct in the world.
The Egyptian tortoise is a member of the Mediterranean tortoise family. It can also be regarded as the weakest species in the family and the most difficult to raise. Slight changes in environment or diet may result in forced sacrifice. The resistance to pathogens is even worse, so it is best not to co-culture with other turtles. Experts also have limited knowledge of this species. It is not until recent years that professional research projects have begun to be carried out.
Chinese name: Egyptian tortoise
Alternate name :Testudo kleinmanni
Latin name:Testudo kleinmanni
Biological Classification: Chordata, Class Crestozoa, Order Turtles, Tortidae, Genus Tortoise, Egyptian Tortoise.
Dispersion:Egyptian tortoises were once dispersed in Egypt and Libya, but their resting places in Egypt have been completely destroyed and they have been removed from the local area. destroy. There are still two groups remaining in Libya, Tripolitania and Cyrenaica.
Recreational nature:Terrestrial
Livelihood customs: TheEgyptian tortoise is not active in very cold or very hot conditions. In severe cold weather, they go out at noon. In warmer times, they are more active in the morning and evening. The rest of the time they hide under grass or in rodent nestshole.
Food habits: Egyptian tortoises in captivity eat grass, fruits and vegetables, but their feeding habits in the wild are unknown.
Adult size:The Egyptian tortoise is the smallest turtle in the northern hemisphere, with a shell length of 14.4 cm.
Growth characteristics:In the wild, they will mate in March; but in captivity, they will mate in 4 Available from March to November. Male turtles will bump and chase females to show their love. They will make mating calls like mourning doves. Female turtles will lay eggs in shallow pits under grass, often laying 1 to 5 eggs in summer or autumn. Egyptian tortoises reach sexual maturity around the age of 10 to 20 years.
Difficulty of feeding:Difficult
Ability to hibernate: Not dormant
Price: Rarely seen in the market, about 1,000~2,000 yuan.
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