AnAge entry for Chelonoidis denticulata

Classification (HAGRID: 03768)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Testudinidae
                    Genus: Chelonoidis
Species
Chelonoidis denticulata
Common name
Yellow-footed tortoise
Synonyms
Geochelone denticulata

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
35.2 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Large
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

There is an anecdotal story, which might be true, of a wild-born specimen called "Big Mo" that arrived in 1972 in Pittsburgh Zoo and died in 2008. Based on his size, it was estimated to be over 70 years of age when he died.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

Integrated Taxonomic Information System
ITIS 949446
Animal Diversity Web
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