loggerhead turtle
| Scientific name | Caretta caretta |
|---|---|
| Descriptor | Linnaeus |
| Year of description | 1758 |
| IUCN category | VU |
| Family | Cheloniidae |
| Genus | Caretta |
Introduction
Caretta caretta, commonly known as loggerhead turtle, is a salt water reptile.
Who is it?
Morphology
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Size95 - 150 cm
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Weight100 - 250 kg
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Longevity60 year
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Size95 - 150 cm
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Weight100 - 250 kg
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Mimicryrocky bottoms
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Longevity60 year
How to recognize the loggerhead turtle ?
The loggerhead turtle measures around 95 cm. The females are more imposing and some specimens can reach 150 cm. This reptile is tricolore with a predominantly marron body.
Sexual dimorphism
The female is bigger than the male.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietpredator
The loggerhead turtle is a reptile solitary naturally found close to the surface. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although slightly territorial, the loggerhead turtle is a rather peaceful animal that generally behaves in a peaceful manner with other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
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Migratory speciesYes
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Clutch size60 - 200 eggs
The loggerhead turtle is a reptile ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
Where to see this species?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature13 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 50 m
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FlowSlow
Biotope presentation
The loggerhead turtle is most often found at a depth between 0m and 50m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
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Tags
#Cheloniidae
#Caretta
#barrière de corail
#crique côtière
#herbier
#mangrove
#platier
#récifs extérieurs
#zone mixte
#Bay of Bengal
#Gulf of Mexico
#Persian Gulf
#Great Barrier Reef
#mer d'Oman
#East China Sea
#Tasman Sea
#Philippine Sea
#Sea of Japan
#Mediterranean Sea
#Red Sea
#South East Asian Seas
#Indonesian seas
#Temperate Eastern Atlantic Ocean
#Eastern tropical Atlantic Ocean
#western Indian Ocean
#Tropical Eastern Pacific
#Western Tropical Pacific Ocean
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