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Genus: Dermochelys

The genus Dermochelys, established by Henri Blainville in 1816, comprises a single extant species, the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). This genus is notable for being the only representative of the family Dermochelyidae.
Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Sea Turtle)

Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Sea Turtle)

Dermochelys coriacea, commonly known as the leatherback sea turtle, is the largest and most unique of all sea turtles. Unlike other species, it has a soft, leathery shell rather than a hard one and can travel incredible distances across the oceans. Scientific Classification Common Names Identification Native Origin and Distribution Preferred Habitat Leatherbacks are pelagic,…

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