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Radiated Tortoise

Astrochelys radiata

  • Epic
  • IUCN CR · Critically Endangered
  • Reptile
  • Africa

About the Radiated Tortoise

The Radiated Tortoise (Astrochelys radiata) is a reptile found in Africa. It lives in deserts and grasslands.

It weighs around 16 kg and has a lifespan of about 80 years. It moves slowly, with a top speed of just 0.6 km/h. Its estimated population is around 10,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Critically Endangered (CR), the highest IUCN threatened category, used for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Epic rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Epic cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Astrochelys radiata
Group
Reptile
Region
Africa
Habitats
Desert, Grassland
IUCN status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Game rarity
Epic
Weight
16 kg
Lifespan
80 years
Top speed
0.6 km/h
Estimated population
10,000

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
Charles J. Sharp
Changes
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