Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Scientific Name:
Geochelone gigantea
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Dipsochelys dussumieri, Aldabrachelys gigantea
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
VU-IUCN: 1996
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Indian Ocean (Reunion), Indian Ocean (Seychelles), Madagascar, Mauritius, Tanzania
Facts Summary:
The Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Geochelone gigantea) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): Indian Ocean (Reunion), Indian Ocean (Seychelles), Madagascar, Mauritius, Tanzania. This species is also known by the following name(s): Dipsochelys dussumieri, Aldabrachelys gigantea.
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Aldabra Giant Tortoise Facts Last Updated:
May 9, 2017
May 9, 2017
To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Aldabra Giant Tortoise Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 4/24/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=14586&ID=1.
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Aldabra Giant Tortoise Facts" (Online) - Licensed article from Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia. Accessed 4/24/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=14586&ID=1.
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