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Hawksbill Sea Turtle Conservation in Punta Dumalag
Status
ESA Endangered - throughout its rangeCITES Appendix I - throughout its range
Species Description
| Weight: | Adult: 100-150 pounds (45-70 kg) Hatchling: 0.5 ounces (15 g) |
| Length: | 25-35 inches (65-90 cm) |
| Appearance: | top shell (carapace) is dark to golden brown, with streaks of orange, red, and/or black with a serrated back and overlapping "scutes", while the bottom shell (plastron) is clear yellow; hatchlings are mostly brown |
| Lifespan: | unknown |
| Diet: | sponges and other invertebrates, algae |
| Behavior: | females return to the beaches where they were born (natal beaches) to nest, which occurs every 2-3 years at night and approximately every 14-16 days during the nesting season |
Threats
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Friday, November 20, 2015
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