Olive Ridely [Lepidochelys olivacea]
Description
Olive ridleys are smaller sea turtles that can appear in groups, especially in areas where they gather to feed. Divers might see them moving in coordinated, purposeful swims over shallow waters, sometimes pausing briefly to forage.
Where To See Olive Ridely
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Fish, Sharks & Rays (plus Sea Turtles & Whales)
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Vertebrates
Vertebrata
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| Order |
Turtles
Testudines
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| Family |
Sea Turtles
Cheloniidae
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| Genus |
Lepidochelys
Lepidochelys
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