The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) is a species of tortoise from northern South America. They are popularly kept as pets, and over-coll
The red-footed tortoise (Chelonoidis carbonarius) is a species of tortoise from northern South America. They are popularly kept as pets, and over-collection has caused them to be vulnerable to extinction. These medium-sized tortoises generally average 30 cm (12 in) as adults, but can reach over 40 cm (16 in). They have dark-colored, loaf-shaped carapaces (back shell) with a lighter patch in the middle of each scute (scales on the shell), and dark limbs with brightly colored scales that range from pale yellow to dark red. Recognized differences are seen between red-footed tortoises from different regions. The species name has often been misspelled as carbonaria,
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