family
Cheloniidae
Cheloniidae is a family in the class Testudines. This database currently files 1 species under it, recorded across 149 countries.
- Species filed
- 1
- Threatened
- 0
- Countries recorded
- 149
- With a free photo
- 100%
- Weight range
- Not recorded
What is in Cheloniidae?
1 genus filed directly under this family.
Chelonia
1 species
Best-known members of Cheloniidae
Ranked by popularity score.

Green turtle
Chelonia mydas
How threatened is Cheloniidae?
1 of 1 species filed here have an IUCN category on record.
| IUCN category | Species | Share of assessed |
|---|---|---|
| LCLeast Concern | 1 | 100% |
Where is Cheloniidae recorded?
Species on file in this family with sighting records in each country. Recorded sightings, not natural ranges.
- None on record
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4+
All species in Cheloniidae
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Status | Weight | Countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green turtle | Chelonia mydas | Cheloniidae | Least Concern | Not recorded | 149 |