Gallery description : desert tortoise
Desert Tortoise (gopherus agassizii) is an animal of the reptile type. It usually lives in sandy desert plains and rocky hills. The animal weights about 4kg - 7kg (8lbs - 15lbs) and average life span is 25 - 60 years. Coyote, birds, gila monster are dangerous for desert tortoises. Look up the table below to learn more facts.
Facts about desert tortoises
| Name | Desert Tortoise |
| Scientific Name | Gopherus agassizii |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Habitat | Sandy desert plains and rocky hills |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Distinctive Features | Small size and patterned shell |
| Diet | Herbivore |
| Weight | 4kg - 7kg (8lbs - 15lbs) |
| Lifestyle | Solitary |
| Size (L) | 25cm - 36cm (10in - 14in) |
| Predators | Coyote, birds, gila monster |
| Genus | Gopherus |
| Main Prey | Grasses, herbs, flowers |
| Order | Testudines |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Skin Type | Scales |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Colour | Black, brown, tan, yellow |
| Life Span | 25 - 60 years |
| Average Clutch Size | 7 |
| Type | Reptile |
| Conservation Status | Threatened |
| Top Speed | 0.5km/h (0.3mph) |
Image Details
| Description | Desert tortoise. DESERT TORTOISE image galleries - imageKB.com |
| Width | 4000 pixels |
| Heigh | 3000 pixels |
| File type | JPG |
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