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Hawksbill

Hawksbill. Jen and Zack. Habitat Can usually be found along coastal reefs, rocky areas and lagoons. Identification The hawksbill has scales in front of its eyes. The head is narrow with a straight bird-like beak. The underside is light yellow to white and sometimes has black markings.

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Hawksbill

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  1. Hawksbill Jen and Zack

  2. HabitatCan usually be found along coastal reefs, rocky areas and lagoons.

  3. Identification The hawksbill has scales in front of its eyes. The head is narrow with a straight bird-like beak. The underside is light yellow to white and sometimes has black markings.

  4. FoodThey eat sponges, anemones, squid and shrimp.

  5. Threats Harvesting for their shell for hair fashion and jewelry is a danger to hawksbill turtles.

  6. Shell Pattern

  7. Reproduction Every 2, 3, or more years the mom lays up to 160 eggs in each nest. It takes about 60 days for the eggs to hatch.

  8. Threatened

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