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IUCN: Vulnerable
Galápagos Tortoise
Chelonoidis niger
KingdomAnimalia›PhylumChordata›ClassReptilia›OrderTestudines›FamilyTestudinidae›GenusChelonoidis
About
The Galápagos tortoise, also called the Galápagos giant tortoise, is a very large species of tortoise in the genus Chelonoidis. The species comprises 15 subspecies.
It is the largest living species of tortoise, and can weigh up to 417 kg (919 lb). They are also the largest extant terrestrial cold-blooded animals (ectotherms).
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Grasslands, shrublands, and cacti zones of Galápagos
🍃Diet Herbivore — grasses, cacti pads, leaves, fruits
📏Size & Weight Shell up to 1.5 m; weight up to 400 kg
⏳Lifespan 150+ years (oldest verified ~175 years)
🗺Range Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
ReptileTortoise
Key Facts
⛰Habitat Grasslands, shrublands, and cacti zones of Galápagos
🍃Diet Herbivore — grasses, cacti pads, leaves, fruits
📏Size & Weight Shell up to 1.5 m; weight up to 400 kg
⏳Lifespan 150+ years (oldest verified ~175 years)
🗺Range Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
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