Burmese starred tortoise
(Geochelone platynota)
Description
Geochelone platynota is a turtle from the family tortoises (Testudinidae).The species was first scientifically described by Edward Blyth in 1863.Originally,the scientific name Testudo platynota was used.
Taxonomic tree:
Domain:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum:
Class: Reptilia
Order:Testudines
Family:Testudinidae
Genus:Geochelone
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