Galapagos giant tortoise
(Chelonoidis nigra QUOY & GAIMARD 1824)


Invasive Listing Sources


No reference that we have lists this species as invasive in North America. This species is included for comparison to other species that are considered invasive.

Taxonomic Rank


Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Reptilia
Order: Testudines
Family: Testudinidae
Genus: Chelonoidis
Subject: Chelonoidis nigra QUOY & GAIMARD 1824

Synonyms and Other Names


Related Scientific Names:
Testudo elephantopus HARLAN 1827 (Synonym)

Categories


Wildlife - Reptiles

References


Common Name Reference: Catalogue of Life

Scientific Name Reference: Catalogue of Life