Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Found in all oceans. Plays and important ecological role in seagrass beds.
Can eat algae as well as seagrass. Can weigh up to 230 kg.
Conservation status: Endangered
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| Note how the green turtle has 1 pair of pre-frontal scales. | Here you can see 4 lateral scutes that do not overlap. |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy Quick Fact Guide | Link Here |
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