"My species contributes to the conservation of the flora of the ecosystems where we live."
Red-footed tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonaria
Idiomas
Clasificación
| Clase | Reptilia |
| Orden | Testudines |
| Peso | 4.4 - 7.4 kg |
| Longitud | 37 - 50 cm |
Estado de conservación mundial
¿Quién soy?
I am a medium-sized land tortoise. My shell is usually black with scales with orange, reddish, or yellow central spots. The males of my species are larger, heavier, with longer tails and a concave plastron. I am a strictly terrestrial tortoise, with diurnal habits and mainly solitary.
¿De qué me alimento?
I am an opportunistic species; my diet includes fruits, seeds, leaves, flowers, fungi, invertebrates, small vertebrates, and carrion.
¿Dónde vivo?
I live in tropical rainforests, dry forests, temperate forests, and savanna areas. I like humid and forest habitats. The distribution of my species is restricted to South America, from Panama to Argentina.
Para que me conozcas mejor
An important seed disperser. A scientific study in Brazil pointed out that we act as a disperser of 13 different species of plants; Therefore, it has been suggested that my species play an important role in maintaining the diversity and structure of the forests where I live.
