Search
Search

Soorten

Hawksbill turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

(Linnaeus, 1766)

Hawksbill turtle

Kenmerken



Code



Summary

Saltwater. Marine reptiles. They have a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. The hawksbill's arms have two visible claws on each flipper.

To be confused with

- Green turtle Chelonia mydas

Characteristics

Size:  to 100 cm.
Colour: The shell has an irregular combination of light and dark streaks, with predominantly black and mottled-brown colors radiating to the sides.
Shape: Flattened body is covered by a large, teardrop-shaped carapace; it has a pair of large, paddle-like flippers.  It is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak. 


Habitat environment and ecology

Inhabits coral reefs. It spends more time in shallow lagoons and coral reefs.

Distribution range

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius, Saba.

Author

[Marion Haarsma, may, 2015]

Literature

- Humann, Paul, and N. Deloach. Reef fish identification. (2002).

Categorieën:

Soorten, Reptielen

Commentaar

Hawksbill turtle Hawksbill turtle Hawksbill turtle Hawksbill turtle

Grafieken

Diensten

Weekdieren (EU-Habitatrichtlijn)

Mariene soorten en ecologie

Contact

Stichting ANEMOON
Postbus 29
2120 AA Bennebroek

anemoon@cistron.nl

06-11442009

Back To Top