angonoka

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Angonoka Specimen
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Gular Scute
Golden Shell
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Batch #YNI-MAD-01 | CITES Appendix I

Angonoka
Ploughshare

The Holy Grail of chelonians. The Angonoka is the rarest tortoise on Earth. Distinguished by its golden domed shell and the prominent "ploughshare" gular scute. Available only for elite collectors with full legal compliance.

Size (SCL) 10cm - 15cm
Origin Legal Captive Bred
Availability 2 Heads Only
Distinct Feature Gular Scute
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Strict vetting process for potential buyers.

Astrochelys yniphora

The Pinnacle of Collection

The Ploughshare

Named for the prominent gular scute projecting from the plastron between the front legs. This unique feature, used by males to flip rivals, is unlike any other tortoise species.

Golden Dome

The carapace is high-domed and features a stunning golden-brown coloration with distinct growth rings. It is often considered the most aesthetically pleasing of all tortoise shells.

Extreme Rarity

With extremely limited numbers in existence, owning a legal, captive-bred Angonoka is the ultimate privilege in the reptile world. Documentation is strictly verified.

Specimen Data

Scientific Name Astrochelys yniphora
Lineage Baly Bay Pure Line
Adult Size 40cm - 50cm (SCL)
Diet Protocol High Fiber, Native Grasses
Temperament Calm but Territory Aware
Documents CITES I, Full Microchip Trace
Husbandry

Expert Care Guide

Habitat

  • Tropical Dry Forest They require hot days (30-32°C) but appreciate a slight drop at night. Avoid cold drafts at all costs.
  • Moderate Humidity While dry forest dwellers, babies need humidity microclimates (60-70%) to ensure smooth growth.

Dietary Needs

  • Coarse Fiber Diet must be very high in fiber. Dried grasses, hay, and weeds. Avoid fruit and soft greens completely.
  • Browse They enjoy browsing on bushes. Hibiscus leaves and Opuntia cactus are excellent staples.
Investment Value

Estimated Valuation

Size Class Carapace Length Range (USD)
Baby / Juvenile 6cm - 12cm $25,000+
Sub-Adult 13cm - 20cm+ $40,000+

*Prices are estimates for legal specimens. Serious inquiries only.