Sonoran Desert Tortoise
The Sonorant desert tortoise is a species found throughout the sonorant range. This terrestrial species is most active during the day and twilight meaning they are diurnal and crepuscular at the same time. Although a few can be equally active at nights if it requires.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Sauropsida |
| Order | Testudines |
| Suborder | Cryptodira |
| Superfamily | Testudinoidea |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Gopherus |
| Species | Gopherus morafkai |
| Size | 14-15 inches(36-38 cm) |
| Color | Brown to faded black body, with prominent growth rings on the shell, short tail |
| Distribution | South-central Arizona, southern part of Colorado River |
| Habitat | Desert, semi desert grassland |
| Diet | Weed, fruits, cacti, leafy greens, vegetables |
| Hibernation fact | Throughout the winter in burrows |
| Predators | Fire ant, coyote,raven, kit fox,roadrunner,Gila monster |
| Mode of reproduction | Oviparous |
| Clutch size | Around 12 eggs |
| Incubation period | 2-3 months |
| Average lifespan | 35-50 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |
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Published on December 16th 2018 by staff under Tortoises. Article was last reviewed on 1st June 2019.
