Red-Footed Tortoise
(Chelonoidis Carbonaria)
They are medium-sized tortoises, native to Central and South America.
Fun Facts
Red-Footed Tortoise
Animal Class
Reptile
Lifespan
40+ years
Distribution
Central and South America
Size
Up to 30cm
Habitat
Forests, shrubland, grassland
Diet
Omnivorous. Eat a wide range of fruits, plants, and flowers, will also eat fungi and carrion.
Appearance
Red-footed Tortoises get their name from their red, orange, or yellow scales which are visible on their legs, as well as their heads and tails.
Did you know?
The Red-footed Tortoise has a tall and narrow shell to help squeeze between trees when in the forests.
See our Red-Footed Tortoise!
Find our Red-footed Tortoises in the Reptile House.
The Red-Footed Tortoise Population
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Population Trend
Declining
Threats
Habitat Loss, Hunting and the Illegal Pet Trade
Population
Unknown
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