Leatherback Sea Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Dermochelys coriacea

Habitat

Open ocean and pelagic zones.

Range

Global distribution across all oceans.

Adult Size

Up to 6.6 ft (Up to 2 m)

Diet

Gelatinous zooplankton like jellyfish

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Conservation status:Vulnerable

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Following jellyfish blooms north

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Intense feeding in cold northern waters

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Migration south toward breeding grounds

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Opportunistic feeding in tropical waters