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Gopher Tortoise
Vulnerable

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

A burrowing tortoise of the southeastern United States whose burrows shelter many other animals.

Category Reptile
Habitat Grassland
Diet Herbivore
Lifespan 40–80 years
Size Carapace length 23–38 cm; weight 4–6 kg
Scientific Name Gopherus polyphemus

About Gopher Tortoise

A burrowing tortoise of the southeastern United States whose burrows shelter many other animals.

It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with grassland habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 40–80 years, a size of Carapace length 23–38 cm; weight 4–6 kg, a conservation status of Vulnerable.

Fun Fact

Gopher tortoise burrows can be several meters long and serve as mini-ecosystems.

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Florida sandhills , United States Georgia coastal plain , United States