Endangered
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
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About
The green sea turtle is a large sea turtle named for the greenish color of its fat, not its shell. They are one of the few sea turtle species that are primarily herbivorous as adults. Green sea turtles migrate long distances between feeding and nesting grounds.
Habitat
Tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide
Diet
Herbivorous - seagrasses and algae (adults), small invertebrates (juveniles)
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Fun Facts
- Green sea turtles can hold their breath for up to 5 hours during rest.
- They return to the same beach where they were born to lay their eggs.
- Green sea turtles can weigh up to 700 pounds (317 kg) and measure up to 5 feet (1.5 meters) in length.
Conservation
StatusEndangered
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