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Red-footed Tortoise
Chelonoidis carbonaria
-17.2954, -56.7563
Field Notes
Description:
A medium sized tortoise averaging 30cm (12") but recorded up to 40cm. Males tend to be slightly bigger and more coloured than females. Dark upper shell with pale centers to the shell scales and bright red/orange scales on the limbs and head. There are 5 variants within the species based on region within their range. All show slight variations in colour and size.
Habitat:
Found in northern South America. These two were seen in western Brazil in the Pantanal area. They seem to prefer Savannah and forest edge habitats. Due to pressures from both habitat destruction and an insatiable pet trade, this species is now classed as vulnerable and becomming much harder to find in the wild.
Notes:
Images show an older female with a more worn shell and a brightly coloured male with striking head markings.
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