Hawksbill sea turtles
Status: Critically
Endangered
Hawksbill turtles
are found in tropical and sub-tropical waters
throughout the world. They are a comparatively
small turtle, measuring up to 82cm in carapace
length and weighing around 50kgs.
Hawksbill turtles are omnivores
feeding mainly on sponges and algae.
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Hawksbill turtles are largely known
for their ornate carapace ("tortoiseshell"),
which was heavily used for trade and making
ornaments and pendants.
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