Indotestudo Forstenii Male
Indotestudo forstenii is a medium sized tortoise. Typically, they are about 25 cm (10 inches) long In and 2.5. kg (5 pounds) as an adult although there are larger specimens. Females tend to be wider and more rounded than males.
In addition, males have a tail that is noticeably larger as well as longer than that of the female. The tip of the tail is tipped with a small keratinous hook . Males also have a slightly concave plastron while the plastron of the females are completely flat.
Forsten’s tortoise possesses a smooth shell, which appears to be remarkably resistant to the deformities often encountered in captive tortoises due to poor (high protein) diets. There has been little research on Indotestudo forstenii diets in the wild but the supposition is that their resistance to pyramiding is the result of a high humidity, moderate protein dietary adaptation.
Indotestudo Forstenii Egg
This species hislands: Sulawesi and Halmahera. Sulawesi, originally named Celebes by the first Spanish and Portuguese explorers and referred to by this name by the great 17th century naturalists is historically known as an island of spices and pirates. While its very limited range appears protected this species to this point from the Asian food markets, this restricted range also makes it more vulnerable to habitat loss and the pet trade. The species has been placed on CITES Appendix II, which regulates legal international trade.
Indotestudo forstenii well. It is a crepuscular tortoise, becoming active in the twilight hours before dawn or just after sunset. Its large eyes are well adapted to low light levels. Indotestudo forstenii has an omnivorous diet in the wild consisting of fruits, leafy greens, worms, slugs and carrion available. enii is primarily a damp forest species though it can be found in dry areas as if available.