The sea reptiles
Caretta caretta
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Loggerhead turtle
Grüne Meeresschildkröte
Groene Zeeschildpad
Tortue Caouanne
Caguama, cahuama, cabezon
Tartaruga marina
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Indian Ocean
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally found in the open sea.
- The species can be found between and 250 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 120 cm
- Number of costal plates : 5
- Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 30 mns
- The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.
- Diet : - Mollusks - Fishes - - Algae
Relationship with humans
- The bite is somewhat dangerous
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asEndangered