What is Kemp's Ridley turtle?
Introduction
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle is the most endangered species of sea turtle in the world.
It was named after Richard Kemp, who had helped discover & study the sea turtle.
People aren't sure about the Ridley naming part, but it's possible that it's
because it has a nesting behavior similar to the Olive Ridley's.
Specifics
Scientific Name : Lepidochelys kempii
Family : Cheloniidae
Common Names : Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle, Atlantic Ridley, Gulf Ridley
Status : Critically Endangered
Diet : Omnivore
Type : Reptile
Appearance
Carapace (Shell) : Flat, almost completely round. Olive grey in color.
Length : Up to 70 cm ( about 27.6 inches )
Weight : Up to 40 kg ( about 88.2 pounds )
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