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Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
7.00167, 125.72
Field Notes
Description:
Also known as Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle, Tropical Sea Turtle, Tortoiseshell Turtle, Carey Sea Turtle. They feed on invertebrates, such as comb jellies, jellyfish and sponges, and grow to a length of about 1m. The Hawksbill turtle is the only member of its genus, and is a critically endangered species.
Habitat:
Found in shallow lagoons and coral reefs, as well as in the open sea, at depths of 0 to 25m. Found worldwide, but especially in tropical and sub-tropical waters.
Notes:
My date for Valentine's Day! Spotted this lovely juvenile "pawikan" at around 70 feet. She was just sitting there on the reef, and let me admire her for a few heavenly minutes!
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedFebruary 14, 2012
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