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Eretmochelys imbricata |
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Hawksbill turtle |
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Atlantische Karette |
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Karetschildpad |
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Tortue imbriquée |
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Tortuga carey |
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Tartaruga embricata |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean
The Mediterranean |
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Environment and movement of the diurnal species |
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The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
Uncommon Species
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General behaviour of the species |
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The species is migrating
Species generally solitary
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 100 cm
Number of costal plates : 4 Number of frontal plates : 2
Depth in apnea : 100 m
Time of apnea : 30 mns
Maximum age known : 50 year(s)
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Sponges - Jellyfish - Mollusks - Algae
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Relationship with humans |
The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing.
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
The species is classified asCritically endangered
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