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Angulate tortoise

Chersina angulata

Photo by AdamBT
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Field Notes

Description:

A small tortoise, approx. 20cm long.

Habitat:

Coastal scrub & fynbos

Notes:

The only known member of this genus. Also known as the Bowsprit tortoise.

Reference Links:

Bowsprit tortoise

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