Olive Ridley Turtle

 
 
Turtle
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  1. OLIVE RIDLEY TURTLE
 

FACTS

 
  • STATUS
    Vulnerable
  • SCIENTIFIC NAME
    Lepidochelys olivacea
  • WEIGHT
    75-110 pounds
  • LENGTH
    24-28 inches
  • HABITATS
    Oceans

The name for this sea turtle is tied to the color of its shell—an olive green hue. They are currently the most abundant of all sea turtles. Their vulnerable status comes from the fact that they nest in a very small number of places, and therefore any disturbance to even one nest beach could have huge repercussions on the entire population.