also: りくガメ
noun
Refers to land-dwelling turtles, as opposed to sea turtles (ウミガメ) or freshwater turtles. Often used in pet contexts or biology.
リクガメは長生きすることで知られている。
Tortoises are known for living a long time.
ペットショップで小さなリクガメを見た。
I saw a small tortoise at the pet shop.
Compound of 陸 (riku, 'land') and ガメ (game, 'turtle'). The reading ガメ is a voiced form of カメ (kame) in compounds.