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Leatherback Turtle

Common Name Leatherback Turtle

Scientific Name Dermochelys coriacea

Species Reptiles

Family/Group Turtles

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Description

The Leatherback Turtle is the largest of all turtles. They can measure 155 cm and they can weigh up to 700 kg! This giant sometimes comes to lay eggs at the same time as the Olive Ridley Turtle, only not in the vast numbers as the latter.

Habitat

These turtles can be found at both the Caribbean and the Pacific coast of Nicaragua.

Nicaragua Animal Guide