What is another word for desert tortoise?
Pronunciation: [dˈɛsət tˈɔːtəs] (IPA) 
The desert tortoise is a species of tortoise found in the Mojave and Sonoran deserts of North America. It is also known as the Mojave desert tortoise. The scientific name of this species is Gopherus agassizii. Other synonyms for desert tortoise include: Agassiz's desert tortoise, Arizona desert tortoise, Sonoran desert tortoise, Morafka's desert tortoise, and California desert tortoise. These synonyms are used to describe different subspecies of the desert tortoise found in different regions. Despite their different names, the desert tortoises are similar in appearance and behavior, and are facing the same threats to their survival, including habitat loss, human disturbance, and climate change.
