Geochelone platynota (Burmese Star Tortoise) – The Turtle Hub
Geochelone platynota, commonly known as the Burmese Star Tortoise, is a captivating reptile species renowned for its distinctive star-patterned shell. Native to Southeast Asia, this tortoise …
Shell patterns in star tortoises
Adult female Burmese star tortoise. No star patterns, like on Indian stars, on the plastron, but clearly defined triangular blotches of dark color. Adult male Burmese star tortoise with dark, …
Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) profile
The Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is native to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. It is a beautiful medium-sized tortoise. Maximum size can reach 12+ inches (30+ cm), …
Physical Characteristics - Burmese Star Tortoise (Geochelone …
2024年10月30日 · Burmese Star Tortoise These tortoises are named for the star-shaped pattern on their shell, which camouflages them under grasses. Image credit: © San Diego Zoo Wildlife …
Geochelone platynota is known locally in Myanmar as Kye Leik, which literally translates to “star turtle”, and refers to the striking patterns on the carapace and plastron. Description. — …
Burmese Star Tortoise Care Sheet - Reptiles' Cove
The plastron is yellow but with dark triangular areas. These areas point to each other along the mid seam. The head is large and yellow. Female Burmese Star Tortoises are larger and can …
Burmese Star Tortoise Care Sheet | Star Tortoise care guide | diet
The Burmese stars’ plastron will be covered with dark, triangular or trapezoidal shaped marks with a base that is light tan or yellow. There is a very different pattern on the plastron that enables …
Burmese Star Tortoise - Learn About Nature
2016年10月20日 · The plastron (lower shell) color ranges from yellow to tan. Each scute has a black or dark brown notch. The color of the head, tail and limbs, is yellow. There is a large, …
Burmese Star Tortoise - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on
The Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is a rare tortoise that lives in the dry forests of Southeast Asia. It is close to extinction in Myanmar, as it is eaten by the native Burmese. The …
Burmese star tortoise - Wikipedia
The Burmese star tortoise (Geochelone platynota) is a critically endangered tortoise species, native to the dry, deciduous forests of Myanmar (Burma). The Burmese star tortoise has …