Turtle information
Diet, habitat, lifespan, size and speed for the Turtle, from the Animalsss field guide — with market prices, listings and guides as they arrive.
About Turtle
Turtles are reptiles characterized by a special shell developed mainly from their ribs. Modern turtles are divided into two major groups, the Pleurodira and Cryptodira, which differ in the way the head retracts. There are 360 living and recently extinct species of turtles, including land-dwelling tortoises and freshwater terrapins. They are found on most continents, some islands and, in the case of sea turtles, much of the ocean. Like other amniotes they breathe air and do not lay eggs underwater, although many species live in or around water.
Turtle facts & figures
Quick facts
- Scientific name
- Chelonia mydas
- Diet
- Herbivore (grazer)
- Habitat
- Oceans, rivers & wetlands
- A group is called
- Bale
Conservation status
Source: IUCN Red List via GBIF
Classification
- Kingdom Animalia
- Phylum Chordata
- Class Testudines
- Family Cheloniidae
- Genus Chelonia
- Species Chelonia mydas
Source: GBIF
Specs
Typical adult range
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Turtle — questions people ask
What is the scientific name of the Turtle?
Chelonia mydas. In the GBIF backbone taxonomy it sits in Class Testudines, Family Cheloniidae.
Is the Turtle endangered?
The IUCN Red List category recorded for Chelonia mydas is Least Concern (LC), read from the Red List category GBIF publishes for that taxon.
How long does a Turtle live?
30 to 80 years, from the field-guide figures shown on this page.
What does a Turtle eat?
Herbivore (grazer). Its usual habitat is oceans, rivers & wetlands.
Where can I read about Turtle farming and care?
Animalsss has 2 published guides that mention Turtle, listed in the Turtle blogs section on this page.
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