Species Detail
Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Habitat

Coral reefs and shallow lagoons.

Range

Tropical regions of Atlantic, Indian, and Pacific Oceans.

Adult Size

Up to 35 in (Up to 90 cm)

Diet

Sponges and reef invertebrates

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

Feeding guidance aligned to the species' native seasons โ€” origin: Northern Hemisphere.

Months shown for the Northern Hemisphere โ€” matches native range.

Spring
Mar โ€“ May

Constant grazing on reef sponges

Summer
Jun โ€“ Aug

Intensive foraging on reef edges

Autumn
Sep โ€“ Nov

Steady diet maintenance

Winter
Dec โ€“ Feb

Decreased activity in deeper waters