Sea Turtles [Cheloniidae]
Description
Sea turtles are among the most recognizable underwater animals, often cruising just above the seafloor or swimming along reefs. Divers commonly see them feeding on seagrass or algae, and they may approach slowly before continuing on with a steady, effortless swim.
Genera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Vertebrates
Vertebrata
|
| Order |
Turtles
Testudines
|
Statistics
- Genera 4