Reptile
hawksbill sea turtle Facts
Eretmochelys imbricata
hawksbill sea turtle Facts at a Glance
It belongs to the family Cheloniidae in the order Testudines. This profile is designed as a concise starting point; the source names below document the review basis.
hawksbill sea turtle Conservation Status
hawksbill sea turtle is listed here as Critically Endangered. Protecting habitat, maintaining healthy prey or food sources, and reducing human pressure are important parts of conserving wild populations.
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