Information About Sea Turtles: Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Common Name: Hawksbill – named for its narrow head and hawk-like beak. Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata Description: The hawksbill is one of the smaller sea turtles. Head is narrow and has 2 pairs of prefrontal scales (scales in front of its eyes). Jaw is not serrated. Carapace is bony without ridges and has large, over-lapping … Continue reading Information About Sea Turtles: Hawksbill Sea Turtle