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Galápagos Tortoise

Also known as Galapagos Tortoise Galapagos tortoise
215–272 kilograms 475–600 pounds
Lightest · 215 kilograms Typical · 215–272 kilograms Heaviest · 272 kilograms
Range Weight
Unit
#208Category rank 65%Weight position HighConfidence 3Source

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Galápagos Tortoise

Galápagos Tortoise has an estimated weight of 215–272 kilograms. It ranks #208 of 598 in the Animals category.

Source excerpt: Weight Range : 475-550 lbs The Galápagos Tortoise, an icon of the Galápagos Islands, is a living testament to the wonders of evolution. These gentle giants, with their distinctive domed shells, have captured the imagination of scientists and nature enthusiasts for centuries, including Charles Darwin

Position in category

598 Items in category 4 tonnes Category average 100 kilograms Category median 8.51 milligrams–186 tonnes Category span

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215–272 kilograms

Weight details

Typical 215–272 kilograms
Minimum 215 kilograms
Maximum 272 kilograms
Value type Range
Weight reference text

Weight Range : 475-550 lbs The Galápagos Tortoise, an icon of the Galápagos Islands, is a living testament to the wonders of evolution.

Unit conversions

Kilograms232 kilograms
Pounds512 pounds
Metric tonnes0.232 tonnes
Grams232,466 grams
Ounces8,200 ounces
Stones36.6 stones

Source

3 sources
The 15 Heaviest Reptiles in The World: What do you think is the World’s Largest weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: 15. Galápagos Tortoise · Article updated 2024-08-16
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Animals Weighing Between 500 and 1250 Pounds weightofstuff.com · Animals · Section: Galapagos Tortoise (350-550 pounds) · Article updated 2024-05-16
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10 Things that Weigh Around 550 pounds weightofstuff.com · Everyday Objects · Section: 10. A Galapagos tortoise · Article updated 2024-05-17
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Frequently asked questions

How much does Galápagos Tortoise weigh?

Galápagos Tortoise typically weighs about 215–272 kilograms, within a recorded range of 215–272 kilograms.

Where does Galápagos Tortoise rank among Animals?

It ranks #208 of 598 entries in Animals, heavier than 65% of items in the dataset.

Where do these weight figures come from?

The data comes from 3 source articles on weightofstuff.com, most recently updated on 2024-08-16.

Dataset information

Items indexed <built-in method items of dict object at 0x7fb44be5fd00>
Source articles 430
Categories 11
Confidence High
Category Animals
Category rank #208 of 598
Weight position Heavier than 65% of items
Updated 2024-08-16
Measurement type Mass
Dataset ID galapagos-tortoise
URL slug galapagos-tortoise

Confidence reflects how explicit the source wording is: exact values are high, ranges or approximations are medium, and vague statements are low.