The endangered Kemp’s Ridley Turtle (Lep-idochelys kempii), also sometimes referred to as the Atlantic Ridley, is the most endangered species of sea turtle (Pritchard and Owens 2005).

The Kemps ridley turtle is listed as an endangered species in New York and is protected by Environmental Conservation Law (ECL) section 11-0535 and the New York Code of Rules and …

Life Cycle The life of a Kemp’s ridley spans many habitats and several life stages. 1 1 Nests average 100 eggs which WH XQ days. Warmer sands produce mostly female turtles and …

The Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is the smallest species of sea turtle and is the most endangered turtle in the world. This species reaches a length of 2-2.5 feet (70-76 centimeters) and a weight of …

Threats to Survival: The greatest threat to the Kemp’s ridley is from human use activities including collection of eggs and killing adults and juveniles for meat and other products.

KEMP’S RIDLEY SEA TURTLE (Lepidochelys kempii) Class: Reptilia Order: Testudines Family: Cheloniidae

The Kemp’s Ridley recovery plan is a bi-national plan approved by the Services and the Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, Mexico (SEMARNAT).