Forest hinged tortoise
A species of Hinge-back tortoise, Also known as Eroded hingeback tortoise, Serrated hinge-back tortoise, Schweigger's tortoise Scientific name : Kinixys erosa Genus : Hinge-back tortoise
Forest hinged tortoise, A species of Hinge-back tortoise
Also known as:
Eroded hingeback tortoise, Serrated hinge-back tortoise, Schweigger's tortoise
Scientific name: Kinixys erosa
Genus: Hinge-back tortoise
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Description
The forest hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys erosa), serrated hinge-back tortoise, or Schweigger's tortoise is a species of turtle in the Testudinidae family. Another species, Psammobates oculifer, also goes by the same name of serrated tortoise.
General Info
Lifespan
30-50 years
Diet
Forest hinged tortoise primarily feeds on a variety of fruits and vegetables, exhibiting a strong preference for ripe fruits. It also consumes mushrooms and decaying wood, supplementing its foliage-focused diet.
Appearance
Forest hinged tortoise is a medium-sized, land-dwelling tortoise, characterized by a slightly domed, serrated carapace, or shell, that is brown to beige in color with darker markings. It possesses notable hinged plastrons under the shell, enabling tight closure for protection. The tortoise’s head is relatively small with a blunt snout and scale-covered skin, while its legs are typically well-developed and stumpy, ending in clawed feet.
Behavior
Forest hinged tortoise exhibits a solitary lifestyle, considering its omnivorous diet and predominantly ground-dwelling habits. Its day is split between seeking out food like berries, insects, and carrion and resting hidden under vegetation. Uniquely, it employs a passive defence mechanism of locking its hinged carapace when threatened. It's not known for marking territories.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Hinge-back tortoise Species
Forest hinged tortoise 
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