Author(s) |
Lodge, Thomas M
Elliott, Todd F
Henkel, Terry W
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Publication Date |
2016
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Abstract |
<i>Chelonoidis denticulata</i> (= <i>Geochelone denticulata</i>) is a member of the Testudinidae found in South American forests. <i>C. denticulata</i> and the related species, <i>C. carbonaria</i>, have been shown to primarily be frugivorous, however they supplement their diet with protein-rich food items such as insects and vertebrate carrion (Wang et al. 2011 South Am. J. Herpetol. 6:11–19; Moskovits and Bjorndal 1990. Herpetologica 46:207–218). Previous studies indicate that fungi can compose a significant portion of the diet (up to 22%) of <i>C. denticulata</i> (Guzman and Stevenson 2008. Amphibia-Reptilia 29:468).
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Citation |
Herpetological Review, 47(3), p. 443-443
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ISSN |
0018-084X
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Language |
en
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Publisher |
Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles
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Title |
Chelonoidis denticulata (Yellow-Footed Tortoise)
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Type of document |
Journal Article
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Entity Type |
Publication
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