Gopher Tortoise vs Western Fence Lizard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size

Gopher Tortoise
0.2 m
Human
1.75 m

Western Fence Lizard
0.089 m
| Gopher Tortoise | Western Fence Lizard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4β7 kg | 8β22 g |
| Length | 23β37 cm | 5β8.9 cm |
| Height | 15β20 cm | β |
| Top Speed | 0.5 km/h | β |
| Lifespan | 40β80 yrs | 3β7 yrs |
| Incubation | 80 days | 60 days |
| Offspring | 3β15 | 3β17 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Savanna, Woodland, Desert, Forest | Forest, Woodland, Grassland, Rocky Cliffs, Mountain, Garden, Urban |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Testudinidae | Phrynosomatidae |
| Order | Testudines | Squamata |