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The marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) is a species of tortoise found in Greece, Italy and the Balkans in southern Europe. It is the largest European tortoise, reaching a weight of up to 5 kg (11 lb) and a length of 35 cm (14 in). Its shell is oblong and has a notable thickness around the middle of the body. The posterior end of the shell has a saw-like formation, flanged outward like a bell. The carapaces of adult specimens are almost completely black, with yellow highlights.

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  • The marginated tortoise (Testudo marginata) is a species of tortoise found in Greece, Italy and the Balkans in southern Europe. It is the largest European tortoise, reaching a weight of up to 5 kg (11 lb) and a length of 35 cm (14 in). Its shell is oblong and has a notable thickness around the middle of the body. The posterior end of the shell has a saw-like formation, flanged outward like a bell. The carapaces of adult specimens are almost completely black, with yellow highlights.
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  • IUCN2.3
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  • * Chersine marginata (Merrem, 1820)
  • * Chersus marginatus (Wagler, 1830)
  • * Peltastes marginata (Gray, 1872)
  • * Peltastes marginatus (Gray, 1869)
  • * Testudo campanulata (Gray, 1831) (nomen nudum)
  • * Testudo campanulata (Strauch, 1862)
  • * Testudo graja (Hermann, 1793)
  • * Testudo graji (Gray, 1831) (ex errore)
  • * Testudo marginata (Schoepff, 1793)
  • * Testudo marginata marginata (Rogner, 1996)
  • * Testudo marginata sarda (Mayer, 1992)
  • * Testudo marginata weissingeri (Trutnau, 1994)
  • * Testudo nemoralis (Schreiber, 1875)
  • * Testudo weissingeri (Bour, 1996)
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