| Aspect: | Oval flying saucer-like carapace, with relatively smooth light brown upper plates. The carapace is bordered by a number of smaller plates forming a relatively rough edge. |
| Population: | Now abundant, after near extinction in the early 1990s. |
| Notable feature: | Compared to the Hawsbill turtle, it has blunt upper beak. See top left picture (below) for subtle differences with Hawksbill Turtle. Often the unwilling transport of Remoras and Sharksuckers. |
| Environment: | Found in open waters, but more often in alga and grass-covered sea-bottoms in sheltered bays where they can be seen grazing. Unlike the Hawksbill turtle, it essentially is herbivore. |
| Behaviour: | Always a sweet sight, will not be too bothered by a quiet, non aggressive swimmer, but is more wary than the generally larger Hawksbill Turtle. |
Dernière mise à jour: 22/10/15
Green Turtle
- Désignation anglaise: Tortue Verte
- Désignation latine: Chelonia midas
- Désignation créole: Toti
- Famille en latin: Cheloniidae
- Taille (cm): 75-110
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