Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Sighting evidence at Punta Perdiz, Bay of Pigs
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
Multiple individuals feed along the terrace and upper wall, methodically selecting sponge species from between the coral while barely acknowledging divers hovering nearby. Their feeding selectivity — targeting specific sponge taxa containing lower concentrations of secondary metabolites — has been documented by researchers working in the protected bay. Punta Perdiz turtles tend to be larger adults, suggesting long-term residency in the protected waters of the bay.
Evidence at this site
No confirmed records on file at this site
Hawksbill Sea Turtle is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.