Family Dermochelyidae - leatherback turtle

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Fresh : No | Brackish : No | Marine : Yes
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A single species, Dermochelys coriacea, in the family. Body without horny scutes, covered by leathery skin (small scales present only in hatchlings); carapace with 5 dorsal longitudinal ridges; upper torium with a pair of frontal cusps; choanae open in 2 separate apertures on anterior half of roof of mouth; patches of papillary projections arranged in rows on roof of mouth and in throat; flippers without visible claws (Ref. 68590).
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[ e.g. 9948]                       
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