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Caretta caretta

Caretta caretta

Chelonia mydas

Chelonia mydas

Crocodylus acutus

Crocodylus acutus

Dermochelys coriacea

Dermochelys coriacea

Eretmochelys imbricata

Eretmochelys imbricata

Laticauda laticaudata

Laticauda laticaudata

Lepidochelys olivacea

Lepidochelys olivacea

The sea reptiles

Chelonia mydas

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  • Green turtle
  • Suppenschildkröte
  • Soepschildpad
  • Tortue verte
  • Tortuga verde

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • The Indian Ocean
  • The Mediterranean

Environment and movement of the diurnal species

  • The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
  • The species can be found between and 100 Meters.
  • Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

  • The species is migrating
  • Species generally solitary
  • The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

  • Maximum size : 120 cm
  • Number of costal plates : 4
  • Number of frontal plates : 1
  • Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
  • Time of apnea : 30 mns
  • The animal is a grazer of algae.

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • -Sport or local fishing
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asEndangered
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!