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