Eretmochelys imbricata

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Eretmochelys imbricata, commonly known as the hawksbill sea turtle, is a critically endangered marine turtle species recognized for its narrow, pointed beak and beautifully patterned shell.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf marine reptile
sea turtle
species
activityPattern mainly diurnal in foraging areas
averageCarapaceLength 60–90 cm
averageWeight 45–70 kg
CITESListing Appendix I
class Reptilia
commonName hawksbill sea turtle NERFINISHED
hawksbill turtle
conservationConcern degradation of coral reef habitats
overexploitation for shell
describedBy Carl Linnaeus
diet algae
jellyfish
sea anemones
small invertebrates
sponges
family Cheloniidae NERFINISHED
genus Eretmochelys NERFINISHED
geographicDistribution tropical Atlantic Ocean NERFINISHED
tropical Indian Ocean
tropical Pacific Ocean NERFINISHED
habitat rocky areas and lagoons
shallow coastal waters
tropical coral reefs
hasBeakShape narrow pointed beak
hasShellPattern amber and brown mottled pattern
hasShellType overlapping scutes
IUCNStatus Critically Endangered
kingdom Animalia
lifespan 30–50 years or more
maximumReportedLength about 1 m
movementPattern migratory
nestingHabitat sandy tropical beaches
order Testudines NERFINISHED
phylum Chordata
reproduction oviparous
roleInEcosystem controls sponge populations on coral reefs
shellUseByHumans tortoiseshell products
taxonRank species
threat bycatch in fisheries
climate change
habitat loss
illegal shell trade
marine pollution
yearDescribed 1766

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Cheloniidae includesTaxon Eretmochelys imbricata