Photo of the Day: Juvenile Loggerhead

September 6, 2012

Loggerhead sea turtles are one of the most widespread of all the marine turtles, found throughout the world in subtropical and temperate waters. Loggerhead sea turtles are also one of the most highly migratory marine turtles, with individuals known to cross the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This species common name comes from its relatively large head with powerful jaws.

 

Common Name: Loggerhead

Scientific Name: Caretta caretta

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Chordata

Class: Reptilia

Order: Testudines

Family: Cheloniidae

Status: Loggerhead sea turtles are listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

 

Photo by the talented Eric Cheng. This photo was taken in Palm Beach, Florida. (http://echeng.com)