The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus Eretmochelys.

Sep 4, 2025 · Hawksbill sea turtles inhabit the tropical and sub-tropical waters of all of the world’s major oceans. Hawksbills get their name from their unique beak-like mouth, which resembles that of a …

6 days ago · The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is one of the most visually striking and ecologically important sea turtle species in the world. Known for its beautiful shell and pointed beak …

The hawksbill sea turtle is a small, agile turtle with an oval-shaped body. The reptile has powerful toothless jaws and a raptorlike "beak," which earned the hawksbill its name.

Hawksbills are named for their narrow, pointed beak. They also have a distinctive pattern of overlapping scales on their shells that forms a serrated look on the edges. These colored and patterned shells …

The Hawksbill’s narrow head and jaws shaped like a beak allow it to get food from crevices in coral reefs. One of the smaller sea turtle species, adults measure between 2.5 to 3 feet in carapace length …

Feb 18, 2025 · The hawksbill sea turtle is known for its hawk-like beak. Unlike the other sea turtle species, hawksbill sea turtles have overlapping scutes (large scales) on their carapace (upper shell).

3 days ago · Ever seen a turtle that literally glows in the dark? Meet the hawksbill sea turtle — a marine turtle so striking that humans have hunted it to near extinction just for its shell. But there’s way more …

Hawksbills can be found throughout most of the world’s oceans, primarily in tropical regions, but sometimes also in temperate waters. They are spotted nesting on sandy beaches, roaming around …

Sep 17, 2025 · Whitaker Point (Hawksbill Crag) Trailhead Provides access to the Upper Buffalo Wilderness