Flatback turtle

(Natator depressus)

Description

The Australian Sea Turtle ( Natator depressus ) is a species of sea turtle,endemic to Australia's continental shelf.It is the only member of the genus Natator

Taxonomic tree:

Domain:

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum:

Class: Reptilia

Order:Testudines

Family:Cheloniidae

Genus:Natator

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