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Gopher Tortoise
Gopherus polyphemus
28.3647, -82.1959
Field Notes
Description:
Very small. Long claw-like nails on the front legs with flipper shaped back legs. Had a pointed mouth with the top jaw laying over the bottom jaw. Box shaped shell with a black and brown design.
Habitat:
Forest or high grassland
Notes:
He had seemed to have fallen off a ledge. My mom had picked him up and put him off the street. I could get a better look of what he was. He had some shell damage and loads of sand in and out of his shell. He had sand in his eyes as well.
Species ID Suggestions
gopher tortoise
gopherus polyphemus
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