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Kinixys
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the Family (biology), family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell (zoologist), Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': image: Genus Kinixys (english).jpg , Three species of ''Kinixys'': ''K. nogueyi'', ''K. erosa'', ''K. homeana''. (Illustration G. Aeschimann). ''Nota bene'': A Binomial nomenclature, binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Kinixys''. Distribution and habitat The several species of the genus ''Kinxys'' are found across much of tropical and sub-tro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinixys Lobatsiana 175371696 (cropped)
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': Three species of ''Kinixys'': ''K. nogueyi'', ''K. erosa'', ''K. homeana''. (Illustration G. Aeschimann). ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Kinixys''. Distribution and habitat The several species of the genus ''Kinxys'' are found across much of tropical and sub-tropical sub-Saharan Africa, ranging as far south as KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and as far north as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bell's Hinge-back Tortoise
Bell's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys belliana''), also known Common name, commonly as Bell's eastern hinged tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the Family (biology), family Testudinidae. The species is native to central Africa. It has the hinge that characterizes all tortoises in the genus ''Kinixys''. There are no recognized subspecies. Etymology Both the Specific name (zoology), specific name, ''belliana'', and the common name are in honor of English people, English Zoology, zoologist Thomas Bell (zoologist), Thomas Bell. Description Bell's hinge-back tortoise is a medium-sized light brown tortoise. They can grow up to 22 cm. On the back of its shell, the tortoise has a 90 degree hinge which, when closed, can protect its rear legs and tail from predators. This broad band of flexible connective tissue is located between the 4th and 5th costals and the 7th and 8th peripherals in adults. The scutes on its slightly domed and elongated shell typically have a radiating patt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kinixys Natalensis 106015820
''Kinixys'' is a genus of turtles in the family Testudinidae. The genus was erected by Thomas Bell in 1827. The species in the genus ''Kinixys'' are native to Sub-Saharan Africa and Madagascar and commonly known as hinged tortoises or hinge-back tortoises. Most of the ''Kinixys'' species are omnivores. They feed mainly on a wide range of different leaves, weeds, roots, flowers and fruits. However, they also eat worms, insects and other small invertebrates. Species The following species are recognised in the genus ''Kinixys'': Three species of ''Kinixys'': ''K. nogueyi'', ''K. erosa'', ''K. homeana''. (Illustration G. Aeschimann). ''Nota bene'': A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than ''Kinixys''. Distribution and habitat The several species of the genus ''Kinxys'' are found across much of tropical and sub-tropical sub-Saharan Africa, ranging as far south as KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, and as far north as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Speke's Hinge-back Tortoise
Speke's hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys spekii''), also known commonly as Speke's hingeback tortoise, is a species of turtle in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Africa. Etymology The specific name, ''spekii'', is in honor of English explorer John Hanning Speke. Description ''K. spekii'' has an elongated carapace, up to in straight length, which is distinctly flattened, allowing it to seek refuge in rock crevices and under logs (the co-occurring pancake tortoise is even more flattened). Its carapace has a weak, disrupted medial keel, and posterior marginals that are neither strongly serrated nor reverted. This species has a well-developed hinge at the rear end of the upper part of its shell, permitting the protection of its rear legs after they have been retracted.nlbif.eti.uva.nl . [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natal Hinge-back Tortoise
The Natal hinge-back tortoise (''Kinixys natalensis''), also known as Natal hinge-backed tortoise or Natal hinged tortoise, is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae which is restricted to eastern southern Africa to a relatively small area around the borders of Mozambique, South Africa, and Eswatini. Description The Natal hinge-back tortoise is one of the smallest of the Kinixys, hinged tortoises. It has an elongated carapace up to in length which is slightly domed with a flat dorsal surface, although averaging between in length. Its hinge, on the underside of its shell, is also poorly developed compared to its relatives, being restricted to the marginals. This rudimentary hinge only develops later, and is absent in juveniles. The small tail terminates in a distinctive spike. It has a brown to yellow head is small to large with a non-projecting snout. The scutes on its relatively elongated shell usually have concentric dark and light rings. Females are larger than ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
