Home's hinge-back tortoise [SEP] parent taxon
Home's hinge-back tortoise
Home's hinge-back tortoise (Kinixys homeana) is a species of tortoise in the family Testudinidae. The species is endemic to Africa.
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.
Home's hinge-back is naturally attracted to red or pink flowers. It prefer low light and often moves in early morning or dusk, preferring to stay hidden the rest of the day.
Diet.
In captivity the diet of "K. homeana" may include, banana, guava, watermelon, black mushrooms, cooked sweet