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Pawikan / Hawksbill

Eretmochelys imbricata

Photo by elapj
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Field Notes

Notes:

Found this in the Pawikan Sanctuary in Brgy. Lawi, Jordan Guimaras, which is home to the endangered Olive Ridley (Lepidochelys olivacea) & Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata) sea turtles. Pictured turtles above are most likely Hawksbills.

Species ID Suggestions

Hawksbill

Eretmochelys imbricata
elime
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Comments (6)
ZebulonHoover
Hawksbill, over hunted for the shell, and also used the scutes on the shell for jewelry.
elime
Yes they have the most beautiful shells. They used to be severely hunted for their shells.
elime
Definitely Hawksbills.

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PublishedJune 27, 2011

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