Reptile
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The tortoiseshell turtle
Family Cheloniidae
Cheloniidae is a taxonomic family in the order Testudines, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 2 of its members: Hawksbill Sea Turtle and Green Sea Turtle. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Cheloniidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawksbill Sea Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata | 80 kg | 90 cm | 24 km/h | 50 yrs | Oceans worldwide | Critically Endangered |
| Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas | 160 kg | 1.5 m | 35 km/h | 80 yrs | Oceans | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Reptile
Green Sea Turtle
The gentle, long-lived grazer of tropical seas