Status and distribution of the angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) of western Madagascar

November 1, 1999

From 1993 to 1995, field surveys were conducted in western Madagascar to assess the current status of the angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) in the wild. Tortoise presence was documented at 10 of 11 localities surveyed. These localities represent at least five populations, all within a 30-km radius of Baly Bay, near the town of Soalala. The populations occur on fragments of habitat ranging from

Publication Year	1999
Title	Status and distribution of the angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) of western Madagascar
DOI	10.1016/S0006-3207(99)00044-0
Authors	Lora L. Smith, Don Reid, Bourou Robert, Mahatoly Joby, Sibo Clement
Publication Type	Article
Publication Subtype	Journal Article
Series Title	Biological Conservation
Index ID	70162453
Record Source	USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization	Southeast Ecological Science Center

Status and distribution of the angonoka tortoise (Geochelone yniphora) of western Madagascar

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