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Sea Turtle identification using a traditional key with links to a glossary of terms
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Question 6a

  • Body 5 (rarely 6) lateral scutes.

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    Question 6b

  • Head Quite small, length 22.4% of SCL
  • Body 6 or more lateral scutes. Carapace is nearly circular. (Deeper body than Kemps sea turtle).
  • Body 4 bridge scutes with pores. carapace smooth to touch.
  • Flippers Fore - one or two visible claws. Sometimes one extra.
  • Flippers Hind - one or two visible claws.
  • Colour Juvenile is charcoal grey, adult a dark grey green.
  • Dimensions 45 kg and a carapace of up to 70cms (SCL).
  • Hatchlings Black when wet with greenish sides.
    • yes correct answer 6a (go to question 7)
    yes correct answer 6b (go to Olive sea turtle)

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