| Kingdom: Animalia |
| Phylum: Chordata |
| Class: Reptilia |
| Order: Testudines |
| Family: Testudinidae |
| Genus: Chelonoidis |
| Subject: Chelonoidis nigra QUOY & GAIMARD 1824 |
Related Scientific Names:
Testudo elephantopus HARLAN 1827 (Synonym)