Green Sea Turtle

Chelonia mydas

Endangered ↓

Diet

Herbivore

Lifespan

80 years

Length

1.2 m

Weight

200.0 kg

Population

85.0K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

A tartaruga-verde (Chelonia mydas) é uma das maiores tartarugas marinhas. Seu nome vem da cor verde da cartilagem e gordura, não do casco.

Fun Facts

✨ They can hold their breath for up to 5 hours.
✨ Green sea turtles return to the same beach where they were born to lay eggs.
✨ They have been around for over 100 million years.

Habitat & Distribution

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.

🌊 Marine Oceanic 🐚 Marine Neritic

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.

🇨🇷 Costa Rica 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇦🇺 Australia 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Diet & Behavior

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Herbivore

Green Sea Turtle is classified as herbivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🌿 Herbivore

Plant matter 100%

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Estimated Population

85.0K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Testudines (Tartaruga)

Family

Cheloniidae (Sea Turtles)

Genus

Chelonia (Green Sea Turtles)

Species

Chelonia mydas (Green Sea Turtle)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green Sea Turtle?

The scientific name of Green Sea Turtle is Chelonia mydas. It belongs to the genus Chelonia.

What is the conservation status of Green Sea Turtle?

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Green Sea Turtle live?

Green Sea Turtle is found in 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.. Countries include Australia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Indonesia, Mexico.

What family does Green Sea Turtle belong to?

Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) belongs to the genus Chelonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cheloniidae.

What does Green Sea Turtle eat?

Green Sea Turtle is herbivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Green Sea Turtle live?

Green Sea Turtle has an average lifespan of approximately 80 years in the wild.

How many Green Sea Turtle are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is approximately 85,000 individuals.

Is Green Sea Turtle endangered?

Yes, Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.