Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

A large sea turtle found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.

Attributes

  • Animal Category: Reptiles
  • Size: 1.5 m (length)
  • Weight: 160–200 kg
  • Lifespan: 80 years
  • Diet: Herbivore
  • Conservation Status: EN

Fun Facts

  • Green sea turtles can hold their breath for up to 5 hours underwater
  • They return to the same beach where they hatched to lay eggs.

Habitats

  • Ocean
  • Coral Reefs
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