VU Herbivore Galápagos Islands
Up to 417 kg
Weight
100–150 yrs
Lifespan
0.3 km/h
Top Speed
Galápagos Islands
Found In
With a lifespan of up to 100–150 years, the Galápagos Tortoise is among the longest-lived herbivore reptiles. It inhabits galápagos islands habitats in Galápagos Islands.
Size, Speed & Lifespan
| Metric | Galápagos Tortoise | Herbivore Reptiles Median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 417 kg | 273 kg | ↑ 53% |
| Height | 183 cm | — | — |
| Top Speed | 0.3 km/h | 14.7 km/h | ↓ 98% |
| Avg Speed | 0.4 km/h | — | — |
| Lifespan | 125 yrs | 102.5 yrs | ↑ 22% |
Endemic to Galápagos Islands
Habitat: Galápagos Islands
Found In: Galápagos Islands
Coloration: Brown, Grey
Behavior
Natural Predators
Social Structure
Recorded as Solitary.
Reproduction & Lifespan
Gestation Period: 135 days
Offspring per Birth: Up to 16
Lifespan: 100–150 years
Why It Is Vulnerable
VU Listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List — one of 34 species in this database with the same status.
Weight Rank Among Vulnerable Species
Ranked #12 of 34 by typical adult weight.
| # | Species | Weight | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Dugong | Up to 420 kg | VU |
| 11 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 12 | Galápagos Tortoise | Up to 417 kg | VU |
| 13 | Tapir | 150–400 kg | VU |
| 14 | African Lion | 120–250 kg | VU |
| 15 | Komodo Dragon | Up to 90 kg | VU |