Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Query: turtle

Result: 85^th of 1585

Subject:	Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)
Poster:	Phoby (phoby@hanafos.com)

Resolution: 1784x1168 File Size: 324117 Bytes Date: 2004:12:02 15:29:19 Upload Date: 2004:12:02 15:24:57

Leatherback Sea Turtle (Dermochelys coriacea)

Leatherback sea turtles nest occasionally on the beach at Canaveral National Seashore. The leatherback is an endangered species of sea turtle and is one of the largest in the world. It can grow to be over 6 feet long and weigh over 1,000 pounds.

Image ID: line1776, America's Coastlines Collection
Location: Canaveral National Seashore, Florida
Photographer: Courtesy of NPS - Canaveral National Seashore

Source:
The NOAA Photo Library http://www.photolib.noaa.gov
The National Oceanic & Atmospheric Adminstration (NOAA) http://www.noaa.gov/

Comments

Guest
Scientific Name: Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1761) Common Names: English – Leatherback, Leatherback Sea Turtle, Leathery Turtle, Luth, Trunkback Turtle, Trunk Turtle, Coffin-back Spanish – Cardon, Baula, Canal, Dorso de Cuero, Galapagos, Siete Lomos, Siete Quillas, Tinglada, Tinglar, Tora, Tortuga Caná, Tortuga Laud French – Tortue luth Synonyms: Testudo coriacea Vandelli, 1761 Dermochelys coriacea Blainville, 1816

turtle
85/1585

^o^ Animal Pictures Archive for smart phones ^o^