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Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

  • Epic
  • IUCN CR · Critically Endangered
  • Reptile
  • Global

About the Hawksbill Sea Turtle

Known to science as Eretmochelys imbricata, the Hawksbill Sea Turtle is a reptile found in many parts of the world. It is mainly found in the ocean.

This reptile weighs about 80 kg and can live for around 50 years. At full speed it can reach 24 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 25,000 individuals.

Its conservation status is Critically Endangered (CR), the highest IUCN threatened category, used for species facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Epic rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Epic cards are among the harder finds in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Eretmochelys imbricata
Group
Reptile
Region
Global
Habitats
Ocean
IUCN status
Critically Endangered (CR)
Game rarity
Epic
Weight
80 kg
Lifespan
50 years
Top speed
24 km/h
Estimated population
25,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
Thierry Caro
Changes
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