Geometric tortoise  (Psammobates geometricus)

Facts

Previously known as:Testudo geometrica, Testudo luteola and Testudo strauchi
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Reptilia
Order Testudines
Family Testudinidae
Genus Psammobates (1)
Size Male length: up to 12 cm (2)
Female length: up to 15 cm (2)

Status

Classified as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List 2007 (1), and listed on Appendix I of CITES (3).