Bolson tortoise Facts
Gopherus flavomarginatus
The Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus), also called the Mexican giant tortoise, Mexican gopher tortoise, yellow-bordered tortoise or yellow-margined tortoise, is a species of tortoise from North America.
Bolson tortoise Facts at a Glance
The Bolson tortoise (Gopherus flavomarginatus), also called the Mexican giant tortoise, Mexican gopher tortoise, yellow-bordered tortoise or yellow-margined tortoise, is a species of tortoise from North America.
It belongs to the family Testudinidae in the order Testudines. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
Bolson tortoise Conservation Status
Bolson tortoise is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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