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  • Common name:

    Indian star tortoise
  • ESF category:

    B
  • IUCN category:

    Vulnerable
  • CITES:

    INT - Appendix II
    EU - Appendix B
  • Studbook coordinators:

    Harrie Hensgens
  • Register your animals

    To register your animals or if you have other questions, please contact the studbook coordinator.

Species Description

The Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans) is a threatened species of tortoise found in dry areas and scrub forest in India and Sri Lanka. This species is quite popular in the exotic pet trade, which is the main reason it is endangered.