Hawksbill Turtle (E. imbricata)

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E. imbricata

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Cheloniidae

C. caretta

C. mydas

E. imbricata

L. kempii

L. olivacea

N. depressus

Dermochelyidae

D. coriacea

Hawksbill

The hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is found in all the world's oceans, preferring tropical waters. Although this turtle covers a wide range, it is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and has seen substantial reductions in population size in recent years.

The hawksbill has a beautiful shell, which has caused it to be targeted for use in making jewelry and other tortoise shell crafts. E. imbricata is named for its sharp and pointed beak. It reaches an average size of 60kg with individuals growing to 80kg.

The hawksbill is also known as tortue imbriquée (French) and tortuga de carey (Spanish). (from Pritchard and Mortimer)

Detailed taxonomic information can be found in the MTSG's publication, Research and Management Techniques for the Conservation of Sea Turtles.

Pictures of the hawksbill can be found at SEATURTLE.ORG

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