Lepidochelys kempii
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Lepidochelys kempii, commonly known as Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, is the smallest and one of the most endangered marine turtle species, found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Lepidochelys kempii canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10000678 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lepidochelys kempii Context triple: [Cheloniidae, includesTaxon, Lepidochelys kempii]
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A.
Lepidochelys olivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea is a small, widely distributed marine turtle species known for its olive-colored shell and mass nesting events called arribadas.
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B.
Eretmochelys imbricata
Eretmochelys imbricata, commonly known as the hawksbill sea turtle, is a critically endangered marine turtle species recognized for its narrow, pointed beak and beautifully patterned shell.
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C.
Caretta caretta
Caretta caretta, commonly known as the loggerhead sea turtle, is a large, hard-shelled marine turtle species found in subtropical and temperate oceans worldwide and noted for its powerful jaws and long-distance migrations.
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D.
Leatherback
Leatherback is a massive, gorilla-like Category IV kaiju from the film "Pacific Rim," known for its brute strength and electromagnetic pulse abilities in battle against Jaegers.
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E.
Chelonia mydas
Chelonia mydas, commonly known as the green sea turtle, is a large, primarily herbivorous marine turtle found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Lepidochelys kempii Target entity description: Lepidochelys kempii, commonly known as Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, is the smallest and one of the most endangered marine turtle species, found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast.
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A.
Lepidochelys olivacea
Lepidochelys olivacea is a small, widely distributed marine turtle species known for its olive-colored shell and mass nesting events called arribadas.
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B.
Eretmochelys imbricata
Eretmochelys imbricata, commonly known as the hawksbill sea turtle, is a critically endangered marine turtle species recognized for its narrow, pointed beak and beautifully patterned shell.
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C.
Caretta caretta
Caretta caretta, commonly known as the loggerhead sea turtle, is a large, hard-shelled marine turtle species found in subtropical and temperate oceans worldwide and noted for its powerful jaws and long-distance migrations.
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D.
Leatherback
Leatherback is a massive, gorilla-like Category IV kaiju from the film "Pacific Rim," known for its brute strength and electromagnetic pulse abilities in battle against Jaegers.
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E.
Chelonia mydas
Chelonia mydas, commonly known as the green sea turtle, is a large, primarily herbivorous marine turtle found in tropical and subtropical oceans worldwide.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
marine reptile
ⓘ
sea turtle ⓘ species ⓘ |
| adultCarapaceLength | approximately 60–70 cm ⓘ |
| adultWeight | approximately 30–50 kg ⓘ |
| carapaceColor | gray-green ⓘ |
| carapaceShape | almost circular ⓘ |
| CITESListing | Appendix I ⓘ |
| class | Reptilia ⓘ |
| clutchSize | approximately 50–200 eggs ⓘ |
| commonName |
Atlantic ridley
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| conservationMeasure |
fishery bycatch reduction devices
ⓘ
head-starting programs ⓘ nesting beach protection ⓘ |
| describedBy | Samuel Garman NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| diet |
benthic invertebrates
ⓘ
crabs ⓘ |
| family | Cheloniidae NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genus | Lepidochelys NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| habitat |
sandy and muddy bottoms
ⓘ
shallow coastal waters ⓘ |
| IUCNStatus | Critically Endangered ⓘ |
| kingdom | Animalia ⓘ |
| migration | long-distance marine migrations ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Richard M. Kemp NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nestingBehavior | arribada mass nesting ⓘ |
| nestingConcentration | Rancho Nuevo, Tamaulipas, Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| occursIn |
Mexican Exclusive Economic Zone
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
United States Exclusive Economic Zone NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| order | Testudines NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| phylum | Chordata ⓘ |
| plastronColor | pale yellow ⓘ |
| primaryRange | Gulf of Mexico NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| protectedUnder |
Mexican wildlife protection laws
ⓘ
U.S. Endangered Species Act NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| range |
Atlantic coast of the United States
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Caribbean Sea NERFINISHED ⓘ western North Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reproduction | oviparous ⓘ |
| sexualMaturityAge | approximately 10–15 years ⓘ |
| smallestMarineTurtle | true ⓘ |
| threat |
coastal habitat loss
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egg poaching ⓘ incidental capture in fisheries ⓘ marine pollution ⓘ |
| yearDescribed | 1880 ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Lepidochelys kempii Description of subject: Lepidochelys kempii, commonly known as Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, is the smallest and one of the most endangered marine turtle species, found primarily in the Gulf of Mexico and along the Atlantic coast.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.