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Bookmark or Share- Green sea turtle - WikipediaThe green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), also known as the green turtle, black (sea) turtle or Pacific green turtle, is a species of large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus Chelonia.
- Green Sea Turtle - National Geographic KidsGreen sea turtles are the world’s largest species of hard-shelled sea turtle. Common Name: Green Sea Turtle. Scientific Name: Chelonia mydas. Type: Reptiles. Diet: Herbivore. Group Name:...
- Green Turtle | NOAA FisheriesGreen turtles are found worldwide primarily in subtropical and temperate regions of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, and in the Mediterranean Sea. In U.S. Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico waters, green turtles are found in inshore and nearshore waters from Texas to Maine, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.
- Green Turtle | Sea Turtles | Species | WWF - World Wildlife FundThe green turtle is one of the largest sea turtles and the only herbivore among the different species. Green turtles are in fact named for the greenish color of their cartilage and fat, not their shells. In the Eastern Pacific, a group of green turtles that have darker shells are called black turtles by the local community.
- Green Sea Turtle | National Wildlife FederationStatus: Endangered. Classification: Reptile. Description. A green sea turtle is most easily recognized by its top shell. The shell covers most of the animal’s body, except for its flippers and head. Despite its name, a green sea turtle's shell is not always green.
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