Green Turtle - Chelonia mydas

The species' common name, Green Turtle does not derive from any particular green external coloration of the turtle. Its name comes from the greenish color of the turtles' fat, which is only found in a layer between their inner organs and their shell.

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englishindiangirl

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beautiful, Albert. Posted 9 years ago
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Claire Hamilton

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Wow, spectacular shot, well done! Posted 9 years ago
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Beautiful Posted 9 years ago
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The Green sea turtle

The green sea turtle, also known as the green turtle, black turtle or Pacific green turtle, is a species of large sea turtle of the family Cheloniidae. It is the only species in the genus "Chelonia". Its range extends throughout tropical and subtropical seas around the world, with two distinct populations in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, but it is also found in the Indian Ocean.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises

Species identified by Albert Kang