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Hawksbill sea turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Photo by Benno Ibold
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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 its genus. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. E. i. imbricata is the Atlantic subspecies, while E. i. bissa is found in the Indo-Pacific region.

Habitat:

Coral reef at Fesdu Island

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PublishedAugust 30, 2013

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