The loggerhead sea turtle is an oceanic turtle distributed throughout the world. It is a marine reptile, belonging to the family Cheloniidae. The average length of loggerhead turtle is around 90 centimetres when fully grown, although larger specimens of up to 270 centimetres have also been discovered. The adult loggerhead sea turtle weighs approximately 135 kilograms with the largest specimens weighing in at more than 454 kilograms. The skin ranges from yellow to brown in color, and the shell is typically reddish-brown. The most obvious difference being that adult males have thicker tails and shorter plastrons than the females. The loggerhead sea turtle is found in the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian oceans as well as the Mediterranean Sea. It spends most of its life in saltwater, with females briefly coming ashore to lay eggs. The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate; females lay an average of four egg clutches and then become quiescent, producing no eggs for two to three years. The loggerhead reaches sexual maturity within 17–33 years and has a lifespan of 47–67 years. The loggerhead sea turtle is omnivorous, feeding mainly on bottom dwelling invertebrates. It has large and powerful jaws. Loggerheads are considered an endangered species and are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature.
Image of loggerhead sea turtle
Image of loggerhead sea turtle
Image of loggerhead sea turtle
Image of loggerhead sea turtle
Image of loggerhead sea turtle
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