Vulnerable
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
The largest sea turtle, capable of long ocean migrations and deep dives.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Ocean
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
30–50 years or more
Size
Length 1.2–2.2 m; weight 250–700 kg
Scientific Name
Dermochelys coriacea
About Leatherback Sea Turtle
The largest sea turtle, capable of long ocean migrations and deep dives.
Fun Fact
Leatherbacks can maintain body temperatures above the surrounding water.
Where Leatherback Sea Turtle Lives
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Gabon nesting beaches
, United States
Pacific Ocean migration routes
, United States