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The sea reptiles 5 Species found
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Caretta caretta |
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Loggerhead turtle |
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Unechte Karette |
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Onechte karetschildpad |
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Tortue Caouanne |
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Caguama, cahuama, cabezon |
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Tartaruga marina |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally found in the open sea.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 120 cm
Number of costal plates : 5
Depth in apnea : 250 m
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Crustaceans - Mollusks - Fishes - Jellyfish - Algae
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Relationship with humans |
The bite is somewhat dangerous
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asEndangered
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Chelonia mydas |
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Green turtle |
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Suppenschildkröte |
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Soepschildpad |
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Tortue verte |
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Tortuga verde |
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The tropical Atlantic
The temperate Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 120 cm
Number of costal plates : 4 Number of frontal plates : 1
Depth in apnea : 100 m
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
The animal is a grazer of algae.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asEndangered
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
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Crocodylus acutus |
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American crocodile |
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Spitzkrokodil |
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Spitssnuitkrokodil |
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Crocodile à museau pointu |
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Cocodrilo americano;Caimán de Aguja |
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The tropical Atlantic |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species moves about in brackish water: estuaries, lagoons, mangroves.
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Species generally solitary
The animal is threatening but not necessarily aggressive
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General characteristics of the species |
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Maximum size : 600 cm
The animal is a hunter high in the food chain.Diet : Fishes - Crabs - Turtles
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Relationship with humans |
The bite can be lethal
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asVulnerable
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Dermochelys coriacea |
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Leatherback turtle |
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Lederschildkröte |
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Lederschildpad |
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Tortue luth |
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Tortuga laúd |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally found in the open sea.
Rare species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 200 cm
Depth in apnea : 1000 m
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 60 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
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Relationship with humans |
The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asEndangered
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Eretmochelys imbricata |
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Hawksbill turtle |
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Atlantische Karette |
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Karetschildpad |
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Tortue imbriquée |
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Tortuga carey |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 100 cm
Number of costal plates : 4 Number of frontal plates : 2
Depth in apnea : 100 m
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Sponges - Jellyfish - Mollusks - Algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asCritically endangered
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