Leatherback [Dermochelys coriacea]
Description
Leatherbacks are the largest living sea turtles, with a leathery shell that looks more like a flexible shield than a hard carapace. Divers may encounter them as they swim through open water or along coasts, often surfacing nearby and then gliding past with slow, steady power.
Where To See Leatherback
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 |
Leatherback Turtles
Dermochelyidae
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| Genus |
Leatherback Sea Turtles
Dermochelys
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