Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
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Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea
The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is a small turtle with a beautiful olive-colored shell. They are known for their amazing nesting events called 'arribadas'!
Habitat: Tropical and subtropical oceans
Appearance
The Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is relatively small, with a heart-shaped or rounded carapace that is typically olive-green to grayish-green. Its underside is paler, and it uniquely possesses 5 to 9 pairs of lateral scutes on its shell, more than most other sea turtles.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassTestudinesOrderTestudinesFamilyCheloniidaeGenusLepidochelys
Category
ReptilesRarity
Rare
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
Hatchlings rush to the ocean, guided by the moonlight on the water!
It's one of the smallest sea turtles, weighing less than a person!
Their shells can have 5 to 9 side scutes, unique among sea turtles!
They are named 'Ridley' because their shells are an olive-green color!
Special abilities
Ability
Mass Nesting Magic
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle can perform "arribadas," where thousands nest together, making egg-laying safer and more efficient.
Ability
Deep Dive Dynamo
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle has powerful lungs that help them hold their breath for over an hour and dive deep for food.
Ability
Ocean Navigator
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle can travel thousands of miles using Earth's magnetic field to find their way back to nesting beaches.
Ability
Salt Shaker System
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle has special glands near its eyes that help them cry out excess salt from the ocean water they drink.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 60-75 cm
- Weight
- 35-50 kg
- Lifespan
- 30-50 years
- Top Speed
- 35 km/h
- Swim Speed
- 10 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 100-150
- Incubation
- 45-60 days
- Maximum Depth
- 150 m
Diet & Feeding
They are carnivores that feast on small sea creatures like crabs, shrimp, and jellyfish found on the ocean floor.
Primary Foods
- crabs
- shrimp
- snails
- jellyfish
- tunicates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tiger Shark
Galeocerdo cuvier
Adults are prey for large sharks.
eats
Moon Jellyfish
Aurelia aurita
They feed on various jellyfish species.
eats
Flower Crab
Portunus pelagicus
Crabs are a significant part of their diet.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Coastal
Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater.
Armored
Armored describes animals protected by a hard, external covering or shell for defense.
Aquatic
Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Marine
Marine habitats encompass all saltwater environments of the Earth's oceans, supporting an immense diversity of aquatic life.
Migratory
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
Also known as
Lepidochelys TurtlePacific Ridley Turtle
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Olive Ridley Sea Turtle?
60-75 cm
How much does Olive Ridley Sea Turtle weigh?
35-50 kg
How long does Olive Ridley Sea Turtle live?
30-50 years
How fast can Olive Ridley Sea Turtle move?
35 km/h
What does Olive Ridley Sea Turtle eat?
They are carnivores that feast on small sea creatures like crabs, shrimp, and jellyfish found on the ocean floor.
How fast can Olive Ridley Sea Turtle swim?
10 km/h
Where is Olive Ridley Sea Turtle usually found?
Tropical and subtropical oceans
How does Olive Ridley Sea Turtle hunt?
Foraging
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