How big is the Loggerhead turtle?

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) reaches 70–113 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Loggerhead turtle?

Loggerhead turtle is found between 0–100 m deep.

Where can you find the Loggerhead turtle?

Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta)

Key facts

Scientific name: Caretta caretta
Common name: Loggerhead turtle
Category: Marine reptiles
Family: Cheloniidae
Genus: Caretta
Size: 70–113 cm
Depth: 0–100 m
IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: open-water, reef
Behaviours: solitary, migratory
Ocean zones: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific

Description

Caretta caretta reaches 1.13 m carapace and 200 kg. Large marine turtle with massive head and powerful horny beak, brown-red to ocher-yellow carapace. Cosmopolitan: breeds from the Mediterranean to Australia. Documented transoceanic migrations (over 10000 km tracked by GPS). Feeds on mollusks, crustaceans, jellyfish. Nests on specific sandy beaches. IUCN Vulnerable. Pressures: fisheries bycatch, plastics, beach degradation.

Photo of Loggerhead turtle

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Loggerhead turtle?: Loggerhead turtle (Caretta caretta) reaches 70–113 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Loggerhead turtle?: Loggerhead turtle is found between 0–100 m deep.
Is the Loggerhead turtle dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Loggerhead turtle?: IUCN status: Vulnerable (VU).
Where can you find the Loggerhead turtle?: Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, East Atlantic, Indian Ocean & Red Sea, Macaronesia, Mediterranean, Eastern Pacific.

Other species in the family Cheloniidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 137205)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 8894817)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia