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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Cheloniidae ›Genus: Eretmochelys

About

The hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hawksbill Sea Turtle?
The scientific name of Hawksbill Sea Turtle is Eretmochelys imbricata.
What kingdom does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
What order does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
What family does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the family Cheloniidae.
What genus does Hawksbill Sea Turtle belong to?
Hawksbill Sea Turtle belongs to the genus Eretmochelys.