Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea). Leatherbacks are commonly known as pelagic (open ocean) animals. In Brazil, Espírito Santo is the only state where leatherbacks regularly nest.
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Title: Close-up of a leatherback hatchling. Leatherback (Dermochelys coriacea) hatchlings are larger than those of other sea turtles.
Creator: Banco de Imagens Projeto TAMAR
Date Created: 2013
Location: Comboios, Espírito Santo, Brasil
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