*The colored areas of the map above represent parishes with currently known records for the given species (Source: Jeff Boundy, LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries). By no means does it represent the full range of the species in the state, nor does it necessarily mean that a species can be found throughout the parish with the record. This is provided as a guide to where you might be able to find these species in the state and to aid in identification. A descriptive explanation of the range of each species can be found in the text below.
Other Common Names:
Subspecies: No subspecies recognized.
Description:
Similar Species:
Species Range:
Louisiana Range: Coastal Parishes.
Habitat:
Natural History:
Best Time and Place to Observe:
Global Conservation Status: Green Sea Turtles are listed as Endangered by the IUCN Red List. Their NatureServe Global Conservation Status Rank is G3 (Vulnerable).
Federal Conservation Status: The Green Sea Turtle is a federally threatened species.
Louisiana Conservation Status: Green Sea Turtles have a ranking of S1N (nonbreeding population; critically imperiled because of extreme rarity – 5 or fewer known extant populations). Additionally, Loggerhead Sea Turtles have a State Protection Status of ‘threatened’, meaning taking or harassment of this species is a violation of state and federal laws.
Author's Remarks: I have never observed this species in the wild.
