Green Turtle

CHELONIA MYDAS

It gets its name from the green colour of its fat. These turtles are excellent swimmers and can reach speeds of over 30 km/h. They live in coral reefs, among the aquatic plants on which they feed.

To discover during the layover

Family

Chelonii family, Vertebrates

Size

Adult, 1 m to 1.40 m long and 180 kg

Distribution

Tropical and temperate waters worldwide

To discover during the layover