The Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species G. berlandieri is one of six species of tortoises that are native to North America.

The Texas tortoise lives in southern Texas in the USA and in north-east Mexico. In Mexico it inhabits semi-desert areas and in southern Texas it lives in scrub forests in humid, subtropical …

The Texas tortoise (Gopherus berlandieri) is one of the most interesting reptiles found in Texas. These very docile creatures are primarily vegetarian, although captive specimens have been …

TOUCHING OR MOVING A TORTOISE IN THE WILD COULD CAUSE ITS DEATH. THE TEXAS TORTOISE(Gopherus berlandieri) is the smallest of the North American tortoises, reaching a …

An illustration of the differences between the Texas and the desert tortoise from California Turtle and Tortoise Club's Tortuga Gazette.

Native to Texas, the Texas tortoise is an amazing species, able to survive in some of the aridest and most extreme climates in the state. Measuring 9-12 inches long and weighing 10-15 …

Within its range the Texas tortoise inhabits scrub forest, humid tropical zones and near desert situations with well drained soils. Weather permitting, this species can be found active almost …

2016年10月20日 · The carapace (upper shell) of the North American species, the Berlandier’s Tortoise, the tortoise, Gopherus berlandieri, or the Texas Tortoise is more or less rectangular …

The Texas tortoise is a native species to the United States, primarily inhabiting southern Texas. It also extends its range into areas of northeastern Mexico. This land-dwelling reptile is slow …

Within the United States, the Texas Tortoise has a geographic distribution confined to southern Texas. This range includes the area south of Del Rio and San Antonio. In Mexico, this species …