Chaco Tortoise
The Chaco Tortoise is a species of reptiles that is found in parts of the continent of South America. It is the smallest member of the group ‘Geochelone’.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Subclass | Anapsida |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Chelonoidis |
| Species | C. chilensis |
| Scientific Name | Chelonoidischilensis |
| Other Names | Argentine tortoise, Southern wood tortoise |
| Length | Up to 43.3 cm |
| Coloration | Carapace has triangular markings in beige on a black to gray base |
| Distribution | Mostly in Argentina, but also in Bolivia and Paraguay |
| Habitat | Savannas, thorn and scrub bushes, in the dry, desert scrublands, and in deciduous woodlands |
| Diet | Mostly herbivorous; they feed upon grasses, shrubs, fruits, and cactus pads |
| Breeding Season | November to December |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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