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The average weight of mature individuals is 68–190 kg (150–419 lb) and the average carapace length is 78–112 cm (31–44 in). [27] They are considered the second largest sea turtle in the United States, after the leatherback sea turtle. [28]
The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non-crocodilian reptile, reaching lengths of up to 2.7 metres (8 ft 10 in) and weights of 500 kilograms (1,100 lb).
The largest extant turtle is the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), reaching a maximum total length of 3 m (10 ft) and a weight of 961 kg (2,119 lb). [1] [96] The second-largest extant testudine is the Loggerhead sea turtle. It tends to weight slightly more average weight than the green sea turtle, and reaches more massive top sizes.
The loggerhead sea turtle ... The maximum reported weight is 545 kg (1,202 lb) ... Loggerheads have an average clutch size of 112.4 eggs. [84]
Sea turtles can be found in all oceans except for the polar regions. The flatback sea turtle is found solely on the northern coast of Australia. The Kemp's ridley sea turtle is found solely in the Gulf of Mexico and along the East Coast of the United States. [30] Sea turtles are generally found in the waters over continental shelves.
Our week-long sea turtle lesson plan investigates this captivating aquatic animal, helping students to discover more about the various species of sea turtles, their unique habitats, diet, life ...
The number of eggs in a flatback sea turtle's clutch are fewer than other sea turtles. [6] It will have an average of 50 eggs laid each time in a clutch, while other sea turtles may lay up to 100-150 eggs in a clutch. [6] [8] The eggs are about 55 mm (2.2 in) long within these clutches. [6]
The sea turtle’s diet often consists of algae toxic to humans. This contamination spreads through sea turtle consumption and can cause severe illness or death in humans and animals alike.