Kinixys
Encyclopedia
Kinixys is a genus of turtle
s in the family Testudinidae. They are native to Africa
, and commonly known as hinged tortoises. Some of these species are herbivore
s (feeding on leaves, weeds, flowers, and fruits), although some also feed on worms and insects.
Turtle
Turtles are reptiles of the order Testudines , characterised by a special bony or cartilaginous shell developed from their ribs that acts as a shield...
s in the family Testudinidae. They are native to Africa
Africa
Africa is the world's second largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. At about 30.2 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of the Earth's total surface area and 20.4% of the total land area...
, and commonly known as hinged tortoises. Some of these species are herbivore
Herbivore
Herbivores are organisms that are anatomically and physiologically adapted to eat plant-based foods. Herbivory is a form of consumption in which an organism principally eats autotrophs such as plants, algae and photosynthesizing bacteria. More generally, organisms that feed on autotrophs in...
s (feeding on leaves, weeds, flowers, and fruits), although some also feed on worms and insects.
Species
- Forest hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys erosa)
- Home's hinge-back tortoiseHome's Hinge-back TortoiseThe Home's hinge-back tortoise is a species of turtle in the Testudinidae family.It is found in Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, and possibly Togo....
(Kinixys homeana) - Natal hinge-back tortoiseNatal Hinge-back TortoiseThe Natal hinge-back tortoise is a species of turtle in the Testudinidae family.It is found in Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland.-Source:* Tortoise & Freshwater Turtle Specialist Group 1996. . Downloaded on 29 July 2007....
(Kinixys natalensis) - Bell's hinge-backed tortoise (Kinixys belliana)
- Lobatse hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys lobatsiana)
- Speke's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys spekii)