Eretmochelys imbricata

Behavior:

Hawksbills can be found feeding on sponges, tunicates, squid and shrimp throughout the day or resting with their bodies wedged into reef cracks and crevices. These are typically found over reef habitat. Some hawksbills do not migrate, while others migrate over thousands of miles/kilometers. Hawksbills occur worldwide and are considered critically endangered throughout their range.

Predators:

Adults are consumed by large sharks, such as tiger sharks and orcas (killer whales).

Did you know?

Hawksbills have a distinctive carapace (shell) with aa pattern of thick overlapping scutes (plates). The rear margin of the carapace has serrated look, similar to the edge of a saw. These features are the easiest ways to differentiate this species from other similar species.