AnAge entry for Testudo hermanni

Classification (HAGRID: 03413)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Testudinidae
                    Genus: Testudo
Species
Testudo hermanni
Common name
Hermann's tortoise

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
Not yet established
Observations

The record longevity for these animals is 31.7 years [0451]. In view of the longevity of the spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca), however, longevity records are likely underestimated. Possible, they live much longer with anecdotal reports suggesting they live over 90 years [0527].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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ITIS 551866
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Taxonomy ID 86976
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