hawksbill turtle
Scientific name | Eretmochelys imbricata |
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Descriptor | Linnaeus |
Year of description | 1766 |
IUCN category (World) | CR |
Family | Cheloniidae |
Genus | Eretmochelys |
Introduction
Eretmochelys imbricata, commonly known as hawksbill turtle, is a salt water reptile.
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Who is it?
Morphology
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Type
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Size80 - 90 cm
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Weight100 - 120 kg
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Motiftasks
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Longevity50 year
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Type
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Size80 - 90 cm
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Weight100 - 120 kg
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Motiftasks
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Longevity50 year
How to recognize the hawksbill turtle ?
The hawksbill turtle measures between 80 and 90 cm. This reptile is multicolore with a predominantly rouge, jaune, noir and marron body. The also has tasks.
Behaviour & Life cycle
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Sociabilitysolitary
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Way of livingdiurnal
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VenomousNo
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Dietnot specified
The hawksbill turtle is a reptile solitary. This species is omnivorous with carnivorous tendency .
Although the hawksbill turtle is non-territorial, it is sometimes aggressive towards other species.
Reproduction
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Reproductionovipare qui enfouit ses œufs
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Clutch size50 - 200 eggs
The hawksbill turtle is a reptile ovipare qui enfouit ses œufs.
Harmless species
This species does not represent any particular threats to humans when encountered in its natural environment.
Where to find it?
What is its habitat?
Natural environment characteristics
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Temperature20 - 28 °C
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Depth0 - 300 m
Biotope presentation
The hawksbill turtle is most often found at a depth between 0m and 300m. However, it is not impossible to find this species at other depths.
Species of the same biotope
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