Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Turtles & Tortoises

Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata bissa

Habitat

Pacific coral reefs.

Range

Indo-Pacific.

Adult Size

Up to 33 in (Up to 85 cm)

Diet

Sponges and soft corals

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Conservation status:Critically Endangered

Seasonal Feeding Schedule

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

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

Spring
Sep โ€“ Nov

Constant sponge grazing

Summer
Dec โ€“ Feb

Intensive foraging

Autumn
Mar โ€“ May

Stable diet

Winter
Jun โ€“ Aug

Consistent feeding