🌿Native Nature

Texas Tortoise

Gopherus berlandieri

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Testudinidae ›Genus: Gopherus

About

The Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri ), is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species G. berlandieri is one of six species of tortoises that are native to North America.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas Tortoise?
The scientific name of Texas Tortoise is Gopherus berlandieri.
What is the conservation status of Texas Tortoise?
The Texas Tortoise has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the family Testudinidae.
What genus does Texas Tortoise belong to?
Texas Tortoise belongs to the genus Gopherus.