Hawksbill turtle in Bali Indonesia
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is an endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. This turtle is the only species in its genus. This species has a worldwide distribution, with two subspecies found in the Atlantic and the Pacific. E. imbricata imbricata is a subspecies in the Atlantic, while E. imbricata bissa is a subspecies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Hawksbill turtles look similar to other turtles. These turtles generally have a flat body shape, with a carapace for protection, and fins resembling arms that are adapted for swimming in the open ocean. E. imbricata differs from other sea turtles that are very easily distinguished by its curved bill with a prominent upper lip, and the saw-like appearance of the edges of its shell. Hawksbill turtle shells can change color, according to the temperature of the water. Although these sea turtles spend half their lives in the open ocean, they also occasionally visit shallow lagoons and coral reefs.
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3 years ago $0.10 earnedBeautiful endangered hawksbill sea turtle glides over the coral in Belize
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8 months ago $8.13 earnedBeautiful hawksbill sea turtles circle each other on the coral reef
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5 months ago $0.79 earnedEndangered hawksbill turtle casually eats as scuba divers look on
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3 years ago $9.70 earnedEndangered hawksbill sea turtle calmly swims over the reef with young scuba diver
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4 years ago $0.09 earnedScuba diver hand feeds friendly Hawksbill turtle in Papua New Guinea
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2 years ago $4.32 earnedEndangered sea turtles are extremely curious about scuba divers
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6 years ago $1.87 earnedJoin a baby Hawksbill sea turtle on its journey over the reef
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5 years agoHawksbill sea turtle in the Red Sea, dahab, blue lagoon sinai
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4 years ago $0.03 earnedFriendly Hawksbill sea turtle begs for food from scuba diver
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3 years ago $75.62 earnedBaby sea turtle swims straight to scuba diver to hang out with him
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