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Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) A juvenile Hawksbill that was measured, weighed, microchipped, and provided us a tissue sample for analysis. In return, we removed its ectoparasites, then released back into the ocean. Costa Rica,Eretmochelys imbricata,Geotagged,Hawksbill sea turtle,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)

A juvenile Hawksbill that was measured, weighed, microchipped, and provided us a tissue sample for analysis. In return, we removed its ectoparasites, then released back into the ocean.

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The Hawksbill sea turtle

The hawksbill sea turtle is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in the genus "Eretmochelys". The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Indo-Pacific subspecies—"E. i. imbricata" and "E. i. bissa", respectively.

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Similar species: Turtles And Tortoises
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Aug 23, 2022. Captured Aug 27, 2021 12:10 in FQ9R+MV Puntarenas Province, Playa Zancudo, Costa Rica.
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  • SM-G570M
  • f/1.9
  • 1/30s
  • ISO160
  • 3.6mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.