Gopher Tortoise (Gopherus polyphemus)
Created: January 12th, 2022 - 10:07 AM
Last Modified: January 12th, 2022 - 10:12 AM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 351052
Last Modified: January 12th, 2022 - 10:12 AM Entered by: Nathan Richendollar
Record 351052
Country: United States |
State: Florida |
County: Alachua County |
Time: 2021-12-28 12:15:00 |
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Qty: 4 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Sandy xeric uplands |
Body Temperature: ----- |
Air Temperature: 76.00F |
Ground Temperature: ----- |
Humidity: ----- |
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Sky Conditions: Clear |
Moon Phase: ----- |
Elevation: ----- |
Barometric Pressure: ----- |
Notes
Four seen within about a mile while driving on a balmy December afternoon. Tortoises retreated to burrows upon realizing our presence.