Flatback Sea Turtle [Natator depressus]
Description
The Flatback Sea Turtle is a marine species native to the continental shelf of Australia. It is different from other sea turtles due to its flat carapace, or shell, which has upturned edges. Its color varies from olive to grey. It typically feeds on sea cucumbers, jellyfish, and other soft-bodied prey. The Flatback Sea Turtle is known for its nesting behavior, with females returning to the same beach each time to lay their eggs. Its conservation status is currently listed as 'data deficient', mainly due to the limited information available about its population size and trends.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Chordates
Chordata
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|---|---|
| Class |
Reptiles
Reptilia
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| Order |
Sea Turtles
Testudines
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| Family |
Green Sea Turtles
Cheloniidae
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| Genus |
Flatback
Natator
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