AnAge entry for Lepidochelys kempii

Classification (HAGRID: 03316)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Cheloniidae
                    Genus: Lepidochelys
Species: Lepidochelys kempii
Common name: Atlantic ridley
Synonyms: Lepidochelys kempi, Thalassochelys kempii, Testudo viridisquamosa, Testudo viridisquamosa, Testudo bomarii, Testudo mydas minor

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: These animals have been kept in captivity for more than 20 years. Their longevity in the wild is unknown. Maturity in the wild may occur at later ages than in captivity [0528].

: No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

No information on metabolism is available.

[1267] Avens et al. (2017), Variability in age and size at maturation, reproductive longevity, and long-term growth dynamics for Kemp's ridley sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico (PubMed)
[0439] Roger Conant et al. (1998), A Field Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians: Eastern and Central North America
[0440] New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
[0035] seaturtle.org
[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group