Sea turtles, along with other turtles and tortoises, are part of the order Testudines. All species except the leatherback sea turtle are in the family Cheloniidae. The superfamily name …

This order includes all turtles and tortoises. It is divided into 3 suborders: Pleurodira (side-necked turtles), Cryptodira (freshwater turtles, snapping turtles, tortoises, soft-shelled turtles, and sea …

Nov 11, 2025 · Turtle taxonomy is the scientific classification system that organizes all 350+ turtle and tortoise species into hierarchical categories. Every turtle belongs to Order Testudines …

Dec 16, 2025 · Sea turtle, any of seven species of marine turtles belonging to the families Dermochelyidae (leatherback sea turtles) and Cheloniidae (green turtles, flatback sea turtles, …

Identification of Sea Turtles Available for Close Examination If the turtle is in hand, otherwise constrained, or stranded (dead) on the coast, it is appropriate to uti-lize the more detailed …

Jan 15, 2025 · Taxonomy The name of the superfamily Chelonioidea is derived from the Ancient Greek word khelōnē, which means tortoise. The seven species of sea turtles are grouped …

There are six genera and seven species of sea turtles. Chelonia mydas = green turtle; Caretta caretta = loggerhead; Eretmochelys imbricata = hawksbill; Dermochelyis coriacea = …

Oct 31, 2025 · Sea turtles inhabit all oceans except polar regions and trace their lineage back roughly 230 million years within the phylum Chordata. They are reptiles, classed in Reptilia, …

Sea turtle (or seaturtle) is the common name for any of the large marine turtles comprising the superfamily Chelonioidea, characterized by forelimbs in the form of large flippers or paddles. …

Defining the Order Testudines All turtles, tortoises, and terrapins are grouped within the taxonomic Order Testudines. A defining characteristic of these reptiles is their distinctive shell, …