Green Sea Turtle vs
Chelonia mydas compared with Lecidella flavosorediata
Key Differences
- Green Sea Turtle is Endangered while is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Green Sea Turtle | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) |
| Class | Reptilia (Reptiles) | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) |
| Order | Testudines (Turtles & Tortoises) | Lecanorales (Lecanorales) |
| Family | Cheloniidae (Sea Turtles) | Lecanoraceae |
| Genus | Chelonia (Green Sea Turtles) | Lecidella |
| Species | Chelonia mydas | Lecidella flavosorediata |
Conservation Status
Green Sea Turtle
EN — EndangeredPopulation: ~85.0K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
Physical Characteristics
| Attribute | Green Sea Turtle | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Herbivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 80 years | — |
| Average Length | 1.2 m | — |
| Average Weight | 200.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Green Sea Turtle
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 8 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Mexico. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Green Sea Turtle
The green sea turtle is one of the largest sea turtles. They are named for the green color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells.
Lecidella flavosorediata is a crustose lichen producing a yellowish sorediate thallus on bark and rock surfaces, with the soredia giving it a powdery appearance. It inhabits temperate woodland and scrubland habitats across parts of Europe and beyond. Listed as Data Deficient, further research is needed to clarify its distribution, ecology, and conservation requirements.
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