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Impressed Tortoise: Facts, Range, Threats
All you need to know about this rare, land-dwelling reptile
Text by: Nisarg Prakash
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated Jul 31, 2025
Text by: Nisarg Prakash
Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated Jul 31, 2025
1 min read
All you need to know about this rare, land-dwelling reptile
What is the scientific name of the impressed tortoise?
Manouria impressa
What is the diet of an impressed tortoise?
Mushrooms, figs, bamboo shoots
What is the size of an impressed tortoise?
The impressed tortoise can grow up to 31 cm.
About the Authors
is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.