5,757 observationsVulnerable
Olive Ridley Sea Turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Cheloniidae ›Genus: Lepidochelys
About
The olive ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), also known as the Pacific ridley sea turtle, are the second smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles found in the world; this species of sea turtle is found in warm and tropical waters, primarily in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. They can also be found in the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Olive Ridley Sea Turtle is Lepidochelys olivacea.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the family Cheloniidae.
- Olive Ridley Sea Turtle belongs to the genus Lepidochelys.