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Reptiles
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 45 years
- Weight
- 250-700 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea) is a carnivore species found in Open oceans worldwide. It typically lives 45 years, weighing around 250-700 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the leatherback sea turtle: Leatherback sea turtles can dive over 1,000 meters deep and travel 10,000 km on migrations.
Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.