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Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Turtle)
Nomenclature
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Subphylum: VertebrataClass: Reptilia (Reptiles)
Species:
Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Turtle)
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Leatherback Turtle
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SUMMARY
Leatherback turtles are pelagic, feeding primarily on jellyfish, they can be found from Alaska to the southern tip of Africa and are present in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
They are the most commonly reported turtle species in UK and Irish waters are now widely regarded as a regular member of the British and Irish marine fauna.
Most sighting are made between July and October in the waters around the islands of the Outer Hebrides.
Additional Information
Marine Conservation Society