Kingdom Animalia Subphylum Vertebrata Family Testudinidae Scientific name Kinixys homeana Rank Species | Phylum Chordata Order Testudines Genus Kinixys Higher classification Kinixys | |
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Similar Kinixys, Bell's hinge‑back tortoise, Tortoise, Turtle, Forest hinge‑back tortoise | ||
Home's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys homeana) is a species of turtle in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Africa.
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Etymology
The specific name, homeana, is in honor of English surgeon and naturalist Everard Home.
Geographic range
K. homeana is found in Benin, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and possibly Togo.
Habitat
The natural habitats of Home's hinge-back tortoise are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical swamps, and plantations.
Ecology and life history
The hinge-back is naturally attracted to red or pink flowers. They prefer low light and often move in early morning or dusk, preferring to stay hidden the rest of the day.
Diet
In captivity diet may include, banana, guava, watermelon, black mushrooms, cooked sweet potato, cooked potato, cooked or raw squash.
Conservation status
K. homeana is threatened by habitat loss.
