Red-Footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonarius
An adult red-footed tortoise is a sturdy terrestrial tortoise of South American forests, savannas, and woodland edges. It forages slowly for fallen fruit, flowers, leaves, fungi, carrion, and small invertebrates, making it an important seed disperser. When threatened it withdraws into its domed shell and may hiss as air is forced from the lungs. Adults also use head movements, biting, pushing, and shell ramming during disputes and courtship.
- Type
- Shell
- Conservation status
- NE
Growth chain
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- Red-Footed Tortoise