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Galapagos Giant Tortoise

Chelonoidis nigra

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Reptile
  • South America

About the Galapagos Giant Tortoise

The Galapagos Giant Tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) is a reptile found in South America. It is mainly found in grasslands.

This reptile weighs about 250 kg and can live for around 100 years. It moves slowly, with a top speed of just 0.3 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 25,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Chelonoidis nigra
Group
Reptile
Region
South America
Habitats
Grassland
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
250 kg
Lifespan
100 years
Top speed
0.3 km/h
Estimated population
25,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Mfield , Matthew Field, http://www.photography.mattfield.com
Changes
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