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Crevice Tortoise

Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Malacochersus tornieri

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:

Pancake Tortoise, Softshell Tortoise, Tornier's Tortoise

Group:

Reptiles

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

VU-IUCN: 1996

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Kenya, Tanzania

Facts Summary:
The Crevice Tortoise (Malacochersus tornieri) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "reptiles" and found in the following area(s): Kenya, Tanzania. This species is also known by the following name(s): Pancake Tortoise, Softshell Tortoise, Tornier's Tortoise.

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Crevice Tortoise Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016

To Cite This Page:
Mugo, C. R. 2025. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Crevice Tortoise Facts" (Online). Accessed 4/28/2025 at https://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=11087&ID=1.

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