Green turtle
Chelonia mydas
Honu
Species
Plants and animals of Tetiaroa and French Polynesia.
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Hawksbill turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Leatherback turtle
Dermochelys coriacea
Honu Pa’atore (Society Islands)
Loggerhead turtle
Caretta caretta
Honu taraha
Olive ridley turtle
Lepidochelys olivacea
Honu
The guide includes species from Tetiaroa and elsewhere in French Polynesia. Local occurrence is noted where documented.
Turtles
Green turtles return to Tetiaroa's beaches to lay their eggs. Meet them alongside the other sea turtles recorded in French Polynesian waters, with local sightings and nesting records described in each profile.
Sources and further reading
Stories from the field
