Hawksbill Sea Turtle
The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a medium-sized, strikingly patterned sea turtle in the family Cheloniidae and the only species in the genus Eretmochelys. It is best known for its narrow, hawk-like beak and its beautifully mottled shell with overlapping scutes. Hawksbills inhabit...
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata—the hawksbill sea turtle—is recognised by its sharp, hawk‑like beak andoverlapping (imbricated) carapace scutes. On coral reefs it is an important spongivore that helps shape benthic communities.Ecology & BiologyDiet: primarily sponges; also anemones, tunicates, algae a...
Eretmochelys imbricata
Hawksbill turtles are an animal that often migrates. They are highly mobile and swim fast. They are large and fierce carnivorous animals in the ocean and often appear in coral reefs. Hawksbill turtles have strong adaptability and resistance to their prey. Some of the sponges they feed on are highly...