Hawksbill sea turtle

The hawksbill sea turtle is the only species in the genus Eretmochelys. It has a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like limbs. E. imbricata is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak with prominent tomium, and the saw-like appearance of its shell margins. Males have more intense pigmentation than females, and a behavioural role...