Green turtle Chelonia mydas : a presentation on color variations and abnormalities
Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP)
Green Turtle Cheloma mydas Small blunt head, serrated jaw, 1pair prefrontal scales Large, smooth oval carapace - high domed 4 costal scutes (scales) side by side and not overlapping Carapace is dark green or grey or green-brown in colour 1 claw on all flippers Length: up to 153cm: Weight: up to 205kg Diet: feed on algae and seagrass Species Status: Endangered (IUCN)