Australian Flatback Sea Turtle

Physical Appearance
The Australian flatback is known for their low-domed shell. The coloration of the shell is olive-green to grey with a cream background.

Diet
Australian flatbacks are known for their variety of prey. They will eat seagrasses, marine invertabrates, such as mollusks, jellyfish and shrimps, and different species of fish. It also will eat soft coals, sea cucumbers and other soft-bodied creatures.

Habitat
Flatbacks are found in the bays and lagoons of Australia and Papau New Guinea.



Status
The status of the Australian Flatback is still insufficient,