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!