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Tortoise Information Testudo marginata (Schoepff, 1792) The
Marginated Tortoise - Lisa Weiss Copyright © 2005 World
Chelonian Trust. All rights reserved Testudo marginata
(Schoepff, 1792) ― フチゾリリクガメ ― リサ ワイス Testudo marginata
(Schoepff, 1792) 翘缘陆龟 (GB) - Lisa Weiss Testudo marginata
(Schoepff, 1792) 翹緣陸龜 (Big 5)- Lisa Weiss This care sheet is
intended only to cover the general care of this species. Further
research to best develop a maintenance plan for whichever
species you are caring for is essential.. (Schoepff, 1792) is a
medium-sized tortoise species originally native to Greece.
Adults can reach 12-14 inches, making them one of the largest of
the Mediterranean species. Male tortoises are distinguished by
their broadly flared rear marginal scutes, hence the name
"marginata". Males are also generally smaller, with a more
elongate body shape than the females, and have longer, thicker
tails. Typical wild habitat is arid, scrubby, rocky hillsides w