
Leatherback sea turtle - Wikipedia
The leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), sometimes called the lute turtle, leathery turtle or simply the luth, is the largest of all living turtles and the heaviest non- crocodilian reptile, …
7 Largest Turtle Species In The World (By Weight)
Dec 7, 2022 · The leatherback sea turtle is the largest turtle species in the world, reaching lengths of up to seven feet and weighing more than two thousand pounds. The evolutionary origins of …
What Is the Biggest Turtle Species in the World?
Aug 21, 2025 · The largest turtle species in the world is the Leatherback Sea Turtle, scientifically known as Dermochelys coriacea. This marine giant averages 1 to 1.75 meters (3.3 to 5.7 feet) …
What is the largest sea turtle? - NOAA's National Ocean Service
Jun 16, 2024 · The leatherback is the largest living sea turtle. Leatherback turtle consuming a jellyfish off Cape Cod. (NMFS Permit #1557-03). Weighing in at between 550 and 2,000 …
Leatherback sea turtle - U.S. National Park Service
Feb 18, 2025 · The leatherback is the largest turtle and one of the largest living reptiles in the world. One male leatherback, found on the coast of Wales in 1998, weighed over a ton!
Leatherback Sea Turtle - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
The leatherback is the largest, deepest diving, and most migratory and wide ranging of all sea turtles. The adult leatherback can reach 4 to 8 feet in length and 500 to 2000 pounds in …
Leatherback Turtle - Oceana
The leatherback turtle is not only the largest living turtle on the planet, but unlike other sea turtles has a tough, rubbery shell. Learn how you can protect them.
The Biggest Sea Turtle Ever Recorded - American Oceans
Among these ancient mariners, the leatherback sea turtle holds the record for size. As the largest of all living turtles, this marine turtle’s size is not just impressive, but also serves a functional …
The Incredible Journey of a 2,019-Pound Leatherback Turtle to …
Apr 14, 2025 · Today, the largest sea turtles in the world are leatherbacks that can reach more than nine feet long. However, the largest sea turtle to ever live was named Archelon, roaming …
Leatherback Sea Turtle: The Gentle Giant of the Sea - Ocean Info
The biggest turtle in the world is the leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). These sea turtles can grow up to seven feet long and weigh up to 2,000 pounds, making them the largest …