Eretmochelys imbricata
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Hawksbill turtle
Atlantische Karette
Karetschildpad
Tortue imbriquée
Tortuga carey
Tartaruga embricata
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
- The Mediterranean
Environment and movement of the diurnal species
- The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
- The species can be found between and 100 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- The species is migrating
- Species generally solitary
- The animal is fearful of the diver
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 100 cm
- Number of costal plates : 4
- Number of frontal plates : 2
- Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
- Time of apnea : 30 mns
- The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.
- Diet : Sponges - - Mollusks - Algae
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asCritically endangered