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Hawksbill turtle

Distribution : Tropical Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans, including Indonesia.

Hawksbill turtles explore reef shelters with a narrow beak. Their lives connect feeding sites and nesting beaches. They mainly occupy coastal waters; dives to about 100 metres are reported.

Habitat of Hawksbill turtle Habitat
Coral reef, Rocky habitat
Depth range of Hawksbill turtle Depth
0-100 m
Biological group of Hawksbill turtle Group
Ecological role of Hawksbill turtle Role
Predator

WHAT DOES IT LOOK LIKE?

A pointed beak and overlapping shell scutes with a serrated rear edge are distinctive. Two pairs of prefrontal scales distinguish it from the green turtle. Straight shell length commonly approaches 80 cm and may reach about 100 cm.

WHERE DOES IT LIVE?

Adults mainly use coastal reefs for feeding. Juveniles and migrating animals may occupy open water. It must surface to breathe.

WHAT DOES IT EAT?

Sponges form an important part of its diet, with geographical variation. It also consumes other invertebrates; the film does not identify any food it takes.

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