Quick facts

Latin name – Eretmochelys imbricata

Size: 1 meter

Distribution: Indo-Pacific & Atlantic Ocean.

Recently finished feeding on the reef and swimming actively through the water column while continuing to chew. The turtle later surfaces briefly to breathe before returning to the reef.

Hawksbill turtle chewing food while swimming underwater

Related ID Guides

This species is included in our Red Sea Marine Life photo guide featuring marine animals photographed in their natural environment.