Northern spider tortoise
A species of Pyxis, Also known as Spider tortoise Scientific name : Pyxis arachnoides Genus : Pyxis
Northern spider tortoise, A species of Pyxis
Also known as:
Spider tortoise
Scientific name: Pyxis arachnoides
Genus: Pyxis
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Description
The spider tortoise (Pyxis arachnoides) is a species of tortoise in the Testudinidae family.
General Info
Lifespan
30-40 years
Appearance
Northern spider tortoise is a small, slow-moving turtle with a domed shell measuring up to 18 cm. It's covered in skin that perfectly mimics bark or leaf litter, aiding in camouflage. The color palette includes shades of brown, black, and gray with distinctive growth rings on the shell. The males feature longer, thicker tails while females have shorter, wider shells.
Behavior
Northern spider tortoise is primarily solitary and has a strong territorial behavior, fiercely defending its terrain using biting as deterrence. This species, known nocturnal, spends its days burrowed in soil, camouflaging effectively. Its unique feeding habit involves ambush predation, patiently waiting and then rapidly catching prey. Interestingly, northern spider tortoise exhibits hibernation-like brumation in response to harsh weather conditions.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Tortoises Genus
Pyxis Species
Northern spider tortoise 
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