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ATLANTIC
LEATHERBACK Dermochelys coriacea Length: Up to six feet.

Color: Bluish-black.
Habitat: Deep open water.
Range: They are found worldwide, as far north as Alaska and as far south as Africa.
Where in CT?: One occasionally swims into long island sound.
Diet: Jellyfish, squid, fish, and other sea creatures.
Notes: They are endangered. They are the largest reptile in the world.

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