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Loggerhead turtle
Caretta caretta
-21.7324, 150.348
Field Notes
Description:
Loggerheads have a massive head compared to the rest of their body particularly with aged individuals. This species has five pairs of dcostal shields with the carapace normally a reddish brown to brown color.
Habitat:
Tropical and warm temperate waters worldwide
Notes:
Must have hatched that night because there were a few of them around our boat but only for one night.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 11, 2012
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