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Cheloniidae

The carapace scales are often streaked and marbled with amber, yellow or brown. Has a narrow pointed beak reminiscent of a bird of prey+

shallow reefs

87 cm 45 kgs

The hawksbill is listed as an endangered species. Highly migratory. Hawksbill has a strong fidelity to specific nesting beach and returns to the same place season after season.

Sponges and invertabrates

Nesting occurs on beaches between July and October, principally nocturnal, every two to three years