ridleys
Ridleys are two species of sea turtles in the genus Lepidochelys: Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) and olive ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea). The common name ridley for Kemp's ridley derives from Richard Kemp, who first described the species; olive ridley gets its name from the olive hue of its carapace. Together, they are the smallest and most pelagic of the sea turtles, with distinct geographic ranges and nesting patterns.
Kemp's ridley ranges mainly in the Gulf of Mexico and western Atlantic, with a historic nesting stronghold
Biology and ecology: adults typically reach about 60–75 cm in carapace length and weigh around 40–50 kg,
Conservation and threats: Kemp's ridley is listed as Critically Endangered, and olive ridley as Vulnerable on