Species Reptiles & AmphibiansKemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle

Lepidochelys kempii

Very rareReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys kempii)

Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle is the smallest sea turtle species, characterized by its olive-gray shell and a heart-shaped carapace. It is known for its unique mass nesting behavior called 'arribada', where thousands of females come ashore simultaneously.

Habitat
Shallow coastal waters and sandy beaches.
Diet
Primarily crabs and other crustaceans.
How common
Very rare

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