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> Turtles > Eretmochelys imbricata
Updated 5/8/2021
Family Cheloniidae
WARM SEAS
WORLDWIDE
Eretmochelys
imbricata
HAWKSBILL TURTLE
honu 'ea
Critically endangered species rarely encountered around Hawaii, but
may be seen along outer reef dropoffs of the Tropical Pacific where
it feeds upon sponge, stinging cnidarians, and algae. It nests on
a few isolated beaches. Best identified by the serrated shell
margin and sharp angular jaw. Hunted to near-extinction despite
being potentially toxic due to poisonous compounds which occur in its
food. Attains carapace length of three feet. Warm seas
worldwide.
http://www.fws.gov/pacificislands/fauna/hawksbillturtle.html
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