Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Explore the Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Green Sea Turtle is a large marine turtle of tropical and subtropical coral reefs and seagrass beds, including waters around Africa and Oceania. Adults graze seagrass and algae, while females return to land to lay eggs. Listed as Endangered, it faces threats from fisheries bycatch, coastal development, pollution, and loss of nesting beaches.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Chordates › Reptilia › Testudines › Cheloniidae › Chelonia

Habitat and distribution

Habitat: coral reefs, seagrass beds
Regions in this record: Africa, Oceania, Australia, Kenya

Conservation field in this record

Endangered

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Green sea turtles swim with flippers.