Radiated tortoise
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| phylum | Chordata | The radiated tortoise is a species in the family Testudinidae. Although this species is native to and most abundant in southern Madagascar, it can be also be found in the rest of this island, and has been introduced to the islands of Réunion and Mauritius. As the radiated tortoises are herbivores, grazing constitutes 80-90% of their diets, while they also eat fruits and succulent plants. Growing to a carapace length of up to 16 in (41 cm) and weighing up to 35 lb (16 kg), the radiated tortoise is considered to be one of the world's most beautiful tortoises.
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| clade | Anapsida | |
| order | Testudines | |
| suborder | Cryptodira | |
| family | Testudinidae | |
| genus | Astrochelys | |
| species | A. radiata |
