Olive ridley sea turtle
A species of Ridley sea turtle, Also known as Pacific ridley turtle, Pacific ridley Scientific name : Lepidochelys olivacea Genus : Ridley sea turtle
Olive ridley sea turtle, A species of Ridley sea turtle
Also known as:
Pacific ridley turtle, Pacific ridley
Scientific name: Lepidochelys olivacea
Genus: Ridley sea turtle
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Description
The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, are the second smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world; this species of sea turtle is found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can also be found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
General Info
Lifespan
50-60 years
Diet
Olive ridley sea turtle primarily feeds in the open ocean, consuming a diet composed largely of jellyfish. This species also exhibits an opportunistic feeding behavior, consuming a variety of crustaceans and mollusks when available.
Appearance
Olive ridley sea turtle is a medium to large-sized sea turtle with a heart-shaped, streamlined carapace. This shell is uniquely characterized by its olive-green color, overlaid with a pattern of irregular streaks and blotches. The turtle's skin is similar in color to the shell, and its body is detailed with small, non-overlapping scales. Paddle-like limbs and a short head with a hooked beak round off an overall efficient, marine-adapted build. No significant visual differences exist between genders or ages.
Behavior
Olive ridley sea turtle are predominantly solitary, making vast oceanic migrations between foraging grounds and nesting areas. They only congregate during the nesting season, where hundreds of females may nest simultaneously, an event known as an 'arribada'. Their unique nesting strategy focuses on quantity, producing multiple clutches in a season, presumably to overwhelm predators with sheer numbers.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Large marine turtles Genus
Ridley sea turtle Species
Olive ridley sea turtle 
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