Vulnerable
Galápagos Tortoise
Chelonoidis niger
A giant island tortoise native to the Galápagos Islands, famous for long lifespan and large size.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Island grassland
Diet
Herbivore
Lifespan
80–100+ years; some live over 150 years
Size
Shell length up to 1.2 m; weight 150–250 kg or more
Scientific Name
Chelonoidis niger
About Galápagos Tortoise
A giant island tortoise native to the Galápagos Islands, famous for long lifespan and large size.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with island grassland habitats with a herbivore diet, with a lifespan of 80–100+ years; some live over 150 years, a size of Shell length up to 1.2 m; weight 150–250 kg or more, a conservation status of Vulnerable.
Fun Fact
Some Galápagos tortoises can live for more than 100 years.
Where Galápagos Tortoise Lives
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Galápagos Islands, Ecuador
, Ecuador