Yellow-bordered tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus)
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Facts – Yellow-bordered tortoise
| Also known as: | bolson tortoise, Mexican giant tortoise |
|---|---|
| French: | Gophère À Bords Jaunes, Tortue À Bords Jaunes, Tortue Du Mexique |
| Spanish: | Tortuga Grande, Tortuga Llanero, Tortuga Topo |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Reptilia |
| Order | Testudines |
| Family | Testudinidae |
| Genus | Gopherus (1) |
Status – Yellow-bordered tortoise
Description – Yellow-bordered tortoise
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References
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IUCN Red List (November, 2011)
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CITES (November, 2011)
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