Kemp's ridley sea turtle
A species of Ridley sea turtle, Also known as Kemp's ridley, Mexican ridley Scientific name : Lepidochelys kempii Genus : Ridley sea turtle
Kemp's ridley sea turtle, A species of Ridley sea turtle
Also known as:
Kemp's ridley, Mexican ridley
Scientific name: Lepidochelys kempii
Genus: Ridley sea turtle
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Description General Info
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Description
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), or the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, is the rarest species of sea turtle and is critically endangered. It is one of two living species in the genus Lepidochelys (the other one being L. olivacea, the olive ridley sea turtle).
General Info
Lifespan
30-50 years
Diet
The diet of kemp's ridley sea turtle mainly consists of carnivorous items. These sea turtles exhibit a preference for jellyfish and other soft-bodied fauna. Small invertebrates, crabs, and mollusks also form significant parts of their diet.
Appearance
Kemp's ridley sea turtle is a medium-sized turtle with a hard, shell-like body covered in scutes. It has a dark gray or green carapace with lighter, nearly white plastron. Unique to kemp's ridley sea turtle are their paddle-like flippers, large head and slightly hooked beak. The males are typically larger than females, with a more elongated tail. No significant differences in coloration are observed with age.
Behavior
Kemp's ridley sea turtle exhibits solitary, nocturnal nesting habits, laying its eggs on sandy beaches. Known for its lengthy migratory journeys, it spends a significant portion of its life in the open ocean. Strongly territorial, kemp's ridley sea turtle performs distinct head-bobbing displays to discourage intruders. Remarkably, this species has adapted to survive in both tropical and temperate environments.
Photo By U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region , used under PUBLIC-DOMAIN /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Large marine turtles Genus
Ridley sea turtle Species
Kemp's ridley sea turtle 
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