The hawksbill turtle (𝘌𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘺𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘢) belonging to the family Cheloniidae, is a critically endangered sea turtle that can be easily distinguished from other sea turtles for its resemblance to a bird of prey with its curved and pointed beak.
Beside, the hawksbill turtle additionally has two pairs of prefrontal (in front of its eyes) scales, overlapping scutes and slightly color-changing carapace based on water temperature.
Commonly found in Shark Point & Batu Layar, the hawksbill enjoys feeding on sponges and other invertebrates growing on coral reefs, which explains why they are more reef-associated than other species of sea turtles that spend part of their lives around the seagrass zone and open ocean.
Size: Adults are 71 – 89 cm in carapace length.
Weight: Adults can weigh between 101 and 154 lbs (46 – 70 kg).
Where to spot them: Commonly seen at Shark Point & Batu Layar
