Leatherback sea turtle
A species of Leatherback sea turtles, Also known as Leathery turtle, Trunk turtle, Leatherback, Coffin-back turtle Scientific name : Dermochelys coriacea Genus : Leatherback sea turtles
Leatherback sea turtle, A species of Leatherback sea turtles
Also known as:
Leathery turtle, Trunk turtle, Leatherback, Coffin-back turtle
Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea
Genus: Leatherback sea turtles
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Description
The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle or leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and is the fourth-heaviest modern reptile behind three crocodilians. It is the only living species in the genus Dermochelys and family Dermochelyidae. It can easily be differentiated from other modern sea turtles by its lack of a bony shell, hence the name. Instead, its carapace is co
General Info
Lifespan
50-100 years
Diet
Leatherback sea turtle is predominantly a carnivorous species with a preference for gelatinous prey. Its diet remarkably consists of a high proportion of jellyfish and other soft-bodied invertebrate fauna such as sea cucumbers and squids.
Appearance
Leatherback sea turtle is a large sea turtle with a unique, leathery skin instead of a hard shell. The skin is predominantly bluish-black with light spots. Its rounded, cone-shaped body tapers towards the rear, ending in a powerful tail. It has two pairs of oversized flippers, used for swimming. There's no apparent visual difference between ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Leatherback sea turtle, a marine creature, has a unique foraging behavior. It performs long-distance migrations across oceans for feeding on jellyfish, its primarily prey. During nesting, females laboriously crawl ashore at night. Notably, unlike other turtles, this species doesn't have a territorial nature. Solitary for most of its life, leatherback sea turtle only congregates for mating and nesting.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
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