889 observationsCritically Endangered
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys kempii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Cheloniidae ›Genus: Lepidochelys
About
Kemp's ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys kempii), or the Atlantic ridley sea turtle, is the rarest species of sea turtle and is critically endangered. It is one of two living species in the genus Lepidochelys (the other one being L. olivacea, the olive ridley sea turtle).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle is Lepidochelys kempii.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the family Cheloniidae.
- Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the genus Lepidochelys.