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Greek Tortoises

jono Jun 05, 2006 11:48 PM

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Hi all,

I am well aware of the current state of flux among the classification of "Greek" tortoises. Does anyone happen to have a decent grasp on the most current (or at least most widely accepted) status of the Testudo graeca complex?

I have found some sources indicating that as many as 13 subspecies exsist? Any opinions on that?

Thanks in advance for any help that you can provide!

-Jono

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HaroldD Jun 08, 2006 10:10 AM

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The EMBL data base, considered one of the most authoritative, lists 12 subspecies for Testudo graeca.

Seems those Mediterraneans go a bit crazy with subspecies. There are 32 subspecies listed for the gecko Cyrtopodion kotschyi!!

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