Hawksbill sea turtle
A species of Hawksbill sea turtles, Also known as Atlantic hawksbill turtle Scientific name : Eretmochelys imbricata Genus : Hawksbill sea turtles
Hawksbill sea turtle, A species of Hawksbill sea turtles
Also known as:
Atlantic hawksbill turtle
Scientific name: Eretmochelys imbricata
Genus: Hawksbill sea turtles
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Description
The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Indo-Pacific subspeciesâE. i. imbricata and E. i. bissa, respectively.
General Info
Lifespan
30-50 years
Diet
Hawksbill sea turtle primarily feeds on marine invertebrates, especially sea sponges, which forms the bedrock of its diet. Alongside this, it consumes a variety of mollusks, crustaceans, and fish, adapting its menu according to availability of prey.
Appearance
Hawksbill sea turtle is a medium-sized sea turtle with an oval-shaped body and a beak-like mouth, indicative of its carnivorous diet. Its carapace, characterized by an overlapping pattern, comes in hues of grey, brown, or black. The underbelly or plastron is typically yellow-white. Their flippers, better adapted for swimming than walking, are paddle-like with one or two claws. There are no notable differences in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Hawksbill sea turtle is a solitary, nomadic species recognized for extensive migratory patterns. Primarily nocturnal, it exhibits unique foraging habits, feeding predominantly on sea sponges. During breeding season, females return to their natal beaches to nest, a critical survival adaptation. Little territorial behavior is displayed outside of nesting season.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Testudines Family
Large marine turtles Genus
Hawksbill sea turtles Species
Hawksbill sea turtle 
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