Tortoise Shell - Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans), Indian or Sri Lankan, circa 1880

Tortoise shell from an Indian star tortoise (Geochelone elegans), native to the dry scrub land jungles of southern India and Sri Lanka. The upper, or back, convex part of any tortoise shell is known as the carapace. The exterior of the carapace is covered in a series of shields or scales called

Geochelone elegans - Natural History, Care, and Photo Gallery

Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) CB Male – Turtles and

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Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) CB adult egg producing female between 7 to 8 inches. Ready for a man! Unrelated to any in the US. From a

Indian Star Tortoise (Geochelone elegans) CB Adult Female

Geochelone elegans - Natural History, Care, and Photo Gallery

Geochelone elegans - Natural History, Care, and Photo Gallery

Geochelone elegans The Reptile Database

Indian star tortoise - Wikipedia

Sri Lankan Star Tortoise (Geochelone Elegans