Reptiles Living Endangered

Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

A large sea turtle found in tropical and subtropical oceans around the world.

Overview

Adult green sea turtles are unusual among sea turtles because much of their diet is plant-based. Females migrate long distances between feeding grounds and nesting beaches.

Physical characteristics

Length80–120 cm

Weight65.0–200.0 kg

Typical lifespan70 years

DietHerbivore

Habitat & distribution

Habitats

Coral ReefSeagrass MeadowCoastal Ocean

Range

Atlantic OceanIndian OceanPacific Ocean

Video

Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Waiulua Bay, Hawaii; filmed on an Olympus Stylus Tough.Credit: Roger Balestra · CC BY-SA 3.0Source ↗

Sounds

pronunciation recordingJeuwre · CC BY-SA 4.0

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