Desert Tortoise
Turtles & Tortoises

Desert Tortoise

Gopherus morafkai

Habitat

Arid deserts and rocky scrublands

Range

Sonoran Desert in the Southwestern United States and Mexico

Adult Size

10-14 in (25-36 cm)

Diet

Herbivorous, consuming grasses, wildflowers, and cacti

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Active grazing on ephemeral desert blooms

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Reduced intake, seek shade during heat

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Opportunistic feeding on drying vegetation

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Hibernation; no feeding