Species Type:
Reptiles
Common Name(s):
Loggerhead sea turtle
Size:
Loggerhead turtles can weigh 200-350 pounds (91-159 kilometers) and measure 2.5 - 3.5 feet (0.8 - 1 meters) in length.
Diet:
Primarily carnivores, loggerhead turtles enjoy eating jellyfish, mollusks, crabs and other crustaceans.
Range & Habitat:
Found worldwide, loggerhead turtles exist in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans, Gulf of Mexico and Mediterranean Sea.
Details:
Loggerhead sea turtles are skilled swimmers and divers, thanks to their large, paddle-like flippers. Their big eyes help them see in deeper, darker ocean waters. With strong, bony jaws, they crush hard-shelled prey like crabs and clams.
