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African Spurred Tortoise

Centrochelys sulcata

  • Uncommon
  • IUCN EN · Endangered
  • Reptile
  • Africa

About the African Spurred Tortoise

The African Spurred Tortoise (Centrochelys sulcata) is a reptile found in Africa. It lives in deserts, grasslands, and savannas.

This reptile weighs about 81 kg and can live for around 75 years. At full speed it can reach 1 km/h. Its estimated population is around 15,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Endangered (EN), the IUCN category for species facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Uncommon rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Uncommon cards turn up less often than Common ones.

Field data

Scientific name
Centrochelys sulcata
Group
Reptile
Region
Africa
Habitats
Desert, Grassland, Savanna
IUCN status
Endangered (EN)
Game rarity
Uncommon
Weight
81 kg
Lifespan
75 years
Top speed
1 km/h
Estimated population
15,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
John5199
Changes
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