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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

Dermochelys coriacea

  • Leatherback turtle
  • Lederschildkröte
  • Lederschildpad
  • Tortue luth
  • Tortuga laúd

Distribution

  • The tropical Atlantic
  • The tropical Pacific
  • The Red Sea
  • 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 1200 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 : 200 cm
  • Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
  • Time of apnea : 85 mns
  • The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
  • Diet : - - Fishes

Relationship with humans

  • The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
  • The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
    • - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
    • Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
  • The species is classified asEndangered