Nesting sites:
Tropical coastlines across the world
Natural habitat:
Seas in topical and sub-tropical regions
Weight:
50 kg
Carapace Length: 60-70 cm
Shape: Smoother, flat, and tent shaped, with five or more pairs of scutes
Colour: Olive green
Plastron: Yellowish with marginal pores on both sides
Head shape: Large and triangular. The upper jaw is hook shaped.
Limbs: Oar-shaped limbs with one nail on each front limb
Food: Gastropods (animals with shells), jellyfish, etc.
Breeding season: Throughout the year, mainly November-March
Eggs deposition time: Nocturnal
Frequency in a breeding season: 1-3 times
Duration between deposition of consecutive eggs: 20-28 days
Duration between two breeding seasons: 1-2 years
Number of eggs: 100-120
Incubation period: 45-55 days
Current status: The species is endangered due to the consumption of its eggs, destruction of breeding habitats, and the slaughter of adult turtles for leather and oil. Protected under Schedule 1 of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
