The sea reptiles
Lepidochelys olivacea
Olive ridley turtle
Oliv-Bastardschildkröte
Tortue olivâtre
Tortuga Carpintera
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally found in the open sea.
- The species can be found between and 150 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally living in a group
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 78 cm
- Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 5 mns
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : - - Tunicates
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
- -Sport or local fishing
- The species is classified asVulnerable