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Testudo graeca graeca (Moorish, Algerian, Sardinian)

Where They Live in the Wild

Moorish Greeks can be found in southern parts of Spain. Photo map belongs to Lonely Planet.

    Moorish Spur-Thigh

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    Males are generally 4.5-6" (11 to 15 cm).


    Females grow to about 6-7.5" (15 to 19 cm).

    Diet

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

    As many freshly picked wild foods as possible. Use quality calcium w/multi-vitamin supplement 

    Humidity

    Adult Size

    Description

    Very little humidity. Requires drier conditions.

    Description

    Description

    Description

    The carapace is often an orangish to tan base color with a series of irregular black markings on each scute.


    More brightly colored variations have been found in Spain and Sardinia.

    Brumation

    Description

    Environment

    Not in the southern areas, they are active throughout warm winter periods and estivate through the hot summers.


    In the northern areas, they do brumate.

    Environment

    Description

    Environment

    Hot, dry desert. This subspecies is very sensitive. It can tolerate cooler conditions if the environment is kept dry.

    Moorish Spur-Thigh Photo Gallery

    A Moorish Greek Tortoise. Photo taken by Garden State Tortoise and used with permission.

    Algerian Greek Tortoise

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    Similar in size to the Asia Minor subspecies.


    Males usually reach 7-9" (18 to 23 cm).


    Females can grow up to 10-13" (25 to 33 cm).

    Diet

    Adult Size

    Adult Size

    High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

    Humidity

    Adult Size

    Description

    Description

    Description

    Description

    Brumation

    Description

    Environment

    Yes, this subspecies will brumate during cooler, winter months.

    Environment

    Description

    Environment

    Algerian Greek Tortoise Photo Gallery

    An adult female Algerian. Photo taken by Garden State Tortoise and used with permission.

      Sardinian

      Adult Size

      Adult Size

      Adult Size

      Males do not exceed 6" (15 cm).


      Females grow to around 7" (18 cm).

      Diet

      Adult Size

      Adult Size

      High in fiber, rich in calcium, and low in protein. Weeds, broadleaf greens, flowers, optunia cactus and optunia fruit. Organic store-bought greens and Mazuri on occasion. No fruit - too high in sugars.

      Humidity

      Adult Size

      Description

      Description

      Description

      Description

      They have a background color of the carapace tending to yellow-sand contrasted by various black spots diffused in an uneven manner on the plate.

      Brumation

      Description

      Environment

      It does not, but faces a period of inactivity in the coldest periods from the end of December to the end of February.

      Environment

      Description

      Environment

      It naturally lives in coastal environments with sandy soil in the middle of dense garigue and Mediterranean scrub.

      Sardinian Greek Tortoise Photo Gallery

      An adult Sardinian Greek carapace. Photo from testudosardinia.com

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