Zoology of the ZooPl. LXIV
Gopher tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
Reptilia · Testudines · Testudinidae
Fig. 1. Gopher tortoise
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | Shell about 23-38 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 4-6 kg |
| Food | Grasses and plants |
| Lifespan | About 40-60 years |
| Society | Solitary |
| Habitat | pine forest, sandhill |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
A Florida keystone species: its burrows shelter more than 350 other species.
Observe: Look at the shovel-like front legs for digging.