Scientific name : Chelonia mydas
Family : Cheloniidae (hawksbill turtles, 6 species)
Size : Up to 150 cm, weighing up to 300 kg
Distribution : Tropical and temperate seas worldwide
Biology : The green turtle is fairly flat with a dark-coloured back. Surprisingly, it is not green; its name is due to the colour of its fat. This turtle is almost exclusively vegetarian, feeding on algae and sea grass (not to be confused with seaweed), and may even eat grass and other plants on the shore. It occasionally eats small animals, especially when young. It is often seen in shallow waters, especially where there are seagrass beds.
IUCN status : Endangered
