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Chelonia mydas
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| Scientific name | Chelonia mydas | Taxonomic rank | Species |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | (Linnaeus, 1758) | Valid name | yes |
| Taxonomic information | Reference | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia | PESI webservices (simplified taxonony) (2012) |
| Phylum | Chordata | |
| Class | Reptilia | |
| Order | Testudines | |
| Family | Cheloniidae | |
| Genus | Chelonia | |
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International Threat Status
| Area | Status | International threat code | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mediterranean subpopulation | Critically endangered | CR | IUCN (2000) |
| World | Endangered | EN | IUCN (2000) |
Source
| Title: | Nomina Herpetofaunae Europaeae. Die Trivialnamen der Herpetofauna Europas. |
|---|---|
| Author: | Stumpel-Rienks S E. |
| Publisher: | Aula-Verlag Wiesbaden |
| Publication date: | 1992 |
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Synonyms
| Scientific name | Author |
|---|---|
| Testudo viridis | Schneider, 1783 |
| Chelonia virgata | Schweigger, 1812 |
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