Distribution: Found from Panama through central South America. They have also been introduced on several Caribbean islands. Size: Males 13 in. (34 cm) and females 11 in. (29 cm) long. Habitat and Diet: Lives in both forested areas and savannahs within its range. In the wild, they are primarily plant eaters, but also consume a small amount of animal matter such as carrion (animals carcasses). In some countries, the red-footed tortoise and its yellow-footed cousin (Chelonoidis denticulata), are both known as "morrocoy."