Madagascar Radiated Tortoise 
Scientific Name:
Geochelone radiata
Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:
Astrochelys radiata
Group:
Reptiles
Status/Date Listed as Endangered:
EN-US FWS: June 2, 1970
CR-IUCN: 2008
Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:
Malagasy Republic (Madagascar)

Facts Summary:
The Madagascar Radiated Tortoise (Geochelone radiata) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): Malagasy Republic (Madagascar). This species is also known by the following name(s): Astrochelys radiata.


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