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Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

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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.

Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Tony Rath
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By Tony Rath

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Uploaded Aug 7, 2012. Captured Jun 9, 2012 10:30.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark II
  • f/14.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO200
  • 16mm