Jensen et al. (2018)
29.3 ℃ 84.7 ℉ Jensen et al. (2018)
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Distinctive features Average size – 21 to 45” Sharp, curving beak Shell has saw-like margins Omnivore
1 pair of prefrontal scales
1 pair of prefrontal scales Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQR7KazMJWE
Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta caretta) Distinctive features Average size – 32 to 41” Large head Omnivore Thick beak
Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Distinctive features Average size – 3.9 to 6.2’ Shell reduced
Leatherback Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) Distinctive features Dive to 3,000 feet
Davenport et al. (2015)
Distinctive features Widest ranging of all marine reptiles
6,000 miles Distinctive features Highly migratory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk-G8g3wXOg 6,000 miles Distinctive features Highly migratory
Distinctive features Carnivores Esophageal papillae