96 observations
Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise
Kinixys belliana
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Testudinidae ›Genus: Kinixys
About
Bell's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys belliana) is a species of African tortoise, from the family Testudinidae. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus Kinixys. There are several subspecies (some of which may actually be separate species; see below) and the Bell's hinge-back tortoise is subject to wide variation throughout its extensive range.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise is Kinixys belliana.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
- Bell’s Hingeback Tortoise belongs to the genus Kinixys.