| Main Ref. | Márquez, M.R., 1990 |
| Mode | |
| Fertilization | |
| Spawning Frequency | one clear seasonal peak per year |
| Batch Spawner | No |
| Reproductive Guild |
nonguarders Brood hiders |
| Description of life cycle and mating behavior | Mating season occurs from April to the end of July. Females are occasionally escorted or seen mating at the near surf area. This turtle are known to be day-time nesters and mass nestings takes place on windy days. The females lay eggs from 1.4 to 1.55 times each season with a number of 102 eggs per clutch. Eggs looks like ping-pong balls with size ranging between 3.4 and 4.5 cm; and weigh from 24 to 40 g. Incubation period lasts for 45 to 58 days depending on temperature and humidity (Ref. 1397). Temperature-dependent Sex Determination (TSD) is demonstrated in this species (Ref. 83971). |
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