28,068 observationsVulnerable
Gopher Tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Testudinidae ›Genus: Gopherus
About
The gopher tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus) is a species of the Gopherus genus native to the southeastern United States. The gopher tortoise is seen as a keystone species because it digs burrows that provide shelter for at least 360 other animal species. They are threatened by predation and habitat destruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Gopher Tortoise is Gopherus polyphemus.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
- Gopher Tortoise belongs to the genus Gopherus.