Leatherback Sea Turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
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- D. coriacea – Stock Photo
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- D. coriacea – Stock photo
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- D. coriacea – Photo courtesy of NOAA Fisheries
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Dermochelys coriacea occurs along the Gulf Coast of Texas from Port O’connor to Brownsville, and in the Pacific Ocean along the California Coast.
LEGAL STATUS: Dermochelys coriacea is listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) as Threatened throughout its entire range.