Sea Turtles [Cheloniidae]

Sea Turtles
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
Chelonia

Chelonia

Eretmochelys

Eretmochelys

Caretta

Caretta

Lepidochelys

Lepidochelys

Taxonomy
Phylum Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
Class Vertebrates
Vertebrata
Order Turtles
Testudines
Statistics
  • Genera 4