Kinixys Beliana

Common NameBeli's Hinged Tortoise
Scientific NameKinixys beliana
FamilyTestudinidae
Max Length25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 inches)
Max Weight1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lbs)
Carapace ShapeDome-shaped, high and smooth
Carapace ColorBrown to yellowish-brown with darker markings
PlastronHinged (allows it to close its shell tightly)
Plastron ColorYellowish with dark markings
Head ColorBrown or yellow with some dark markings
Leg ColorGray or brown, with some yellow accents
Tail LengthShort and stubby
Life Expectancy50 years or more in captivity
HabitatTropical and savannah regions of West and Central Africa