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Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1816) - Leatherback turtle

Description

Dermochelys coriacea, leatherback turtle, immature female, cast, North Sea, off Fife coast, 1967

Museum reference

Z.1967.81.1

Collection

Reptiles

Scientific name(s)

species: Dermochelys coriacea (Vandelli, 1816) - Leatherback turtle

Specimen details

Specimen form: Cast
Sex: Female
Phase: Juvenile

Materials

Fibreglass

Collection place(s)

North Sea, North Atlantic, Atlantic Ocean

Exhibitions

  • Wildlife Panorama (29 Jul 2011)
    National Museum of Scotland

On display

national museum of scotland

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