Scientific name : Caretta caretta
Family : Cheloniidae
Size : Up to 120 cm
Distribution : Indian, Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Mediterranean sea
Morphology : It’s a reptile, so it has lungs, and it has to come to the surface to breathe. It can hold its breath for a few minutes while swimming actively to several hours at rest.
Biology : It’s a reptile, so it has lungs, and it has to come to the surface to breathe. It can hold its breath for a few minutes while swimming actively to several hours at rest.
Protection status : Cites annex 1, regulation EC 338/97: Annex A, Bonn Convention Annex 1, Bern Convention: Annex 2.
IUCN red list : Vulnerable
