AnAge entry for Astrochelys radiata
Classification (HAGRID: 03765)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
Family: Testudinidae
Genus: Astrochelys
- Species
- Astrochelys radiata
- Common name
- Radiated tortoise
- Synonyms
- Geochelone radiata, Testudo radiata, Testudo coui, Testudo desertorum, Testudo hypselonota
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- 32.8 years (captivity)
- Source
- ref. 451
- Sample size
- Large
- Data quality
- Questionable
- Observations
Although the longevity record for this species is 32.8 years [0451], there is considerable anecdotal evidence that these animals are extremely long-lived, likely living more than a century. There are also anecdotal reports of one animal, called "Tui Malila", offered to the Tonga royal family by Captain Cook that might have lived 188 years. While these claims are unverified, it is likely that the maximum longevity of these animals is significantly underestimated.
Life history traits (averages)
- Female sexual maturity
- Male sexual maturity
- Adult weight
- 10,217 g
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [1308] Myhrvold et al. (2015), An amniote life-history database to perform comparative analyses with birds, mammals, and reptiles
- [0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 949442
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