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AnAge entry for Dermochelys coriacea

Classification (HAGRID: 04031)
TaxonomyKingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Dermochelyidae
                    Genus: Dermochelys
SpeciesDermochelys coriacea
Common nameLeatherback turtle
SynonymsDermochelys coriacea coriacea, Testudo coriacea, Dermochelys coriacea schlegelii, Sphargis coriacea schlegelii

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity30 years
Sourceref. 33
Sample sizemedium
Data qualityacceptable
Observations

The leatherback sea turtle is intriguing amongst reptiles because it features a sort of endothermy. Even so, it lives at least 30 years with anecdotal evidence suggesting a maximum longevity of 70-80 years [0033].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity
Male sexual maturity
Incubation60 days
Clutch size105 (oviparous)
Adult weight420,000 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism available.

References
[0033] Spotila et al. (2000), Pacific leatherback turtles face extinction, PubMed
[0439] Roger Conant et al. (1998), A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America
[0034] Davenport et al. (1990), Thermal and biochemical characteristics of the lipids of the leatherback turtle, Dermochelys coriacea: evidence of endothermy
[0035] seaturtle.org
[0440] New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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