Skip to main content

Gopher Tortoise

Gopherus polyphemus

Photo by jaoerrb
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

30.5709, -84.9488

Field Notes

Notes:

I asked this gopher tortoise in the middle of the trail at Torreya State park for a portrait... He wasn't very cooperative, but I can't really blame him. He was only about the size of my fist. I found out later that Gopher Tortoises are listed as a Species of Special Concern in Florida... which basically means they're endangered, and now somewhat protected.

Reference Links:

Gopher tortoise

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
jaoerrb
Thanks guys! It's a really awesome project, and a good community. I look forward to contributing more in the future.
Maria dB
Nice first spotting on Noah - welcome to the Project! And I like your description!
BarbaraSing
Well done on finding it and following up with the research.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Reptiles of the World
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project

Tags

Photographed
PublishedSeptember 22, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies