What is the gopher tortoise? Get to know this land tortoise
Family: Testudinidae Chinese name: Gopher tortoise Scientific name: Gopherus polyphemus Genus: Gopherus Diet: Herbivorous, feeding on grasses and fruits. Distribution: Southeastern United States. Morphological characteristics: Maximum carapace length 38.1 cm. The interval from the base of the 1st double claw to the base of the 3rd double claw on the forelimbs is the same as the interval from the base of the 1st double claw to the base of the 4th double claw on the hind limbs
Family name: Testudinidae
Chinese name: Gopher tortoise
Scientific name: Gopherus polyphemus
Genus name: Gopherus
Diet: Herbivorous, feeding on grasses and fruits.
Distribution: Southeastern United States.
Morphological characteristics: Maximum carapace length 38.1 cm. The interval from the base of the 1st double claw to the base of the 3rd double claw on the forelimbs is the same as the interval from the base of the 1st double claw to the base of the 4th double claw on the hind limbs. The carapace is slightly yellowish, smooth and slender.
Lifestyle habits: Inhabits well-drained sandy areas near forested regions. Often hides in deep burrows that it digs.