Hawksbill Turtle
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.
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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| Scientific Rank | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class: | Tetrapoda Subclass: Reptilia: Reptiles |
| Order: | Testudines (Turtles) |
| Family: | Cheloniidae (Modern sea turtles) |
| Genus: | Eretmochelys (Eretmochelys) |
| Species: | Eretmochelys imbricata |
| Size | |
| Average Size: | 1 metre |
No Troubles Just Bubbles' divers who recently saw Hawksbill Turtle
Indonesia Shaun
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Koon9
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Mar 2025
Bkw
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Manta Queen 8
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Mar 2025
MarkusM
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Similan Quest
Trip destinations:
Koh Bon, Similan Islands
When:
Feb 2025
Taru
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
MV Manta Queen 5
Trip destinations:
Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Boonsung Wreck
When:
Dec 2024
Ronwynne
Spotted in:
Egypt
Egypt
Diving from boat:
MY Red Sea Explorer
Trip destinations:
The Brothers, Daedalus, Elphinstone Reef
When:
Oct 2024
Ryan
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Andaman
Trip destinations:
Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock, Koh Surin
When:
Jan 2024
Stéphanie
Spotted in:
Maldives
Maldives
Diving from boat:
MV Emperor Serenity
Trip destinations:
North Male Atoll, South Male Atoll, Ari Atoll, Rasdhoo Atoll, Vaavu Atoll
When:
Dec 2022
Mike
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Merdeka 3
Trip destinations:
Racha Yai, Racha Noi, Koh Phi Phi
When:
Aug 2022
Joel Rajesh
Spotted in:
Thailand
Thailand
Diving from boat:
Andaman
Trip destinations:
Similan Islands, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock
When:
Apr 2022
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