Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Fitzroy River TurtleScientific Name: Rheodytes leukopsCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 8.5–10.5 in (22–27 cm); Weight: 3.5–5.5 lb (1.6–2.5 kg)Weight: 3.5–5.5 lb (1.6–2.5 kg)Lifespan: 30–45+ years in...
Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Spiny TurtleScientific Name: Heosemys spinosaCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 6.5–8.7 in (16–22 cm); Shell width: 5.0–6.5 in (13–16 cm)Weight: 3.0–4.5 lb (1.4–2.0 kg)Lifespan: 25–40 years in...
Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Plowshare TortoiseScientific Name: Astrochelys yniphoraCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 40–50 cm (16–20 in); Standing height: 25–35 cm (10–14 in)Weight: 10–19 kg (22–42 lb); males are larger and...
Reptiles > Tortoises & Turtles
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Galápagos Giant TortoiseScientific Name: Chelonoidis nigerCategory: ReptilesSubcategory: Tortoises & TurtlesSize: Carapace length: 3.5–5.0 ft (1.1–1.5 m); Standing height: 2.5–3.0 ft (75–90 cm)Weight: 250–650 lb (110–300 kg); verified wild...
