Species Detail
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Caretta caretta

Habitat

Marine coastal waters and estuaries.

Range

Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.

Adult Size

Up to 3.6 ft (Up to 1.1 m)

Diet

Crustaceans, mollusks, and 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

Foraging for benthic invertebrates

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

High consumption near nesting beaches

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Feeding in offshore foraging grounds

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Reduced activity due to cold water