Common Name | Beli's Hinged Tortoise |
Scientific Name | Kinixys beliana |
Family | Testudinidae |
Max Length | 25–30 cm (9.8–11.8 inches) |
Max Weight | 1–2 kg (2.2–4.4 lbs) |
Carapace Shape | Dome-shaped, high and smooth |
Carapace Color | Brown to yellowish-brown with darker markings |
Plastron | Hinged (allows it to close its shell tightly) |
Plastron Color | Yellowish with dark markings |
Head Color | Brown or yellow with some dark markings |
Leg Color | Gray or brown, with some yellow accents |
Tail Length | Short and stubby |
Life Expectancy | 50 years or more in captivity |
Habitat | Tropical and savannah regions of West and Central Africa |