76 cm
Typical representative
Uniformly scaled by internal straight carapace length from anterior to posterior shell endpoints, ca; the pose is not stretched to every descriptive dimension.
Large Adult African Spurred Tortoise
A large adult African spurred tortoise is shown in a strict side profile. Its 0.76 m carapace length is the scale anchor for a large male-sized individual, with natural legs, head and spurs.
Dimensions
- Height
- 42 cm
- Length
- 76 cm
- Weight
- 90 kg
Quick facts
- Large male carapace length
- 0.76 m
- Large male mass
- up to 90 kg
- Scientific name
- Centrochelys sulcata
- Diagnostic feature
- large spurs on the hind legs
Large Adult African Spurred Tortoise · Size infographic
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Sources and measurement33 References
Dimensions were cross-checked against independent sources before publication.
Measurement basis
The sourced carapace length controls uniform scale. Standing height and body width are reviewed display descriptors rather than published exact axes.