Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)—Endangered

­  Hawksbill sea turtles have a slender body and head, and a narrow beak that resembles that of a hawk and is designed for foraging in coral.  Its shell, thought to be the most beautiful of the sea turtles, is reddish or dark brown. Hawksbill turtles are found throughout the tropical waters of the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian Oceans.  They grow to just over three feet in length and can weigh up to 150 lbs. Download a fact sheet about hawksbill sea turtles here.

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