Hawksbill Turtle
A Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Thailand
Credit: Yoichi Higashida
A swimming Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Credit: Helen Holmgren
Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) at The Similan Islands
Credit: Helen Holmgren
Hawksbill Turtle at The Similan Islands
Credit: Jane & David Williams
A Hawksbill Turtle at Koh Bon
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Hawksbill Turtle Eretmochelys imbricata
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| Description | |
The Hawksbill Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a very popular species among divers and snorkellers. It has a colourful shell and a beautfiul shape. It's found in tropical and sub-tropical areas seas and oceans around the world. They were hunted almost to extinction for their shells, but numbers have bounced back in recent years. They are omnivorous, eating soft animals such as jellyfish, as well as algae, sea grass and corals. |
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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
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Chordata (Chordates)
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| Class: |
Tetrapoda
Subclass: Reptilia: Reptiles
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| Order: | Testudines (Turtles) |
| Family: | Cheloniidae (Modern sea turtles) |
| Genus: | Eretmochelys (Eretmochelys) |
| Species: | Eretmochelys imbricata |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 1 metre |
