AnAge entry for Lepidochelys kempii

Classification (HAGRID: 04133)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Cheloniidae
                    Genus: Lepidochelys
Species: Lepidochelys kempii
Common name: Atlantic ridley
Synonyms: Lepidochelys kempi, Thalassochelys kempii

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: These animals have been kept in captivity for more than 20 years. Their longevity in the wild is unknown. Maturity in the wild may occur at later ages than in captivity [0528].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity: 2,190 days
Male sexual maturity: 2,190 days
Incubation: 60 days
Clutch size: 110 (oviparous)
Adult weight: 40,500 g

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0439] Roger Conant et al. (1998), A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America
[0440] New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
[0035] seaturtle.org
[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group

External Resources

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