The Pyxis arachnoides, or spider tortoise, is a unique herbivorous species native to the dry forests of Madagascar, characterized by its striking yellow and dark brown shell and nocturnal behavior. Classified as vulnerable, it plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser while facing threats from habitat destruction and illegal poaching.
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Pyxis arachnoides
The Pyxis arachnoides, or spider tortoise, is a unique herbivorous species native to the dry forests of Madagascar, characterized by its striking yellow and dark brown shell and nocturnal behavior. Classified as vulnerable, it plays a vital role in its ecosystem as a seed disperser while facing threats from habitat destruction and illegal poaching.