Hawksbill sea turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Sighting evidence at Gladden Wall, Gladden Spit
Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA
Hawksbill turtles are regular visitors to the wall, feeding on sponges and the occasional cnidarian attached to the reef face. Their narrow pointed beak — the origin of the common name — allows them to extract prey from crevices that other turtles cannot access. The protected waters of the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve provide a feeding sanctuary for individuals that nest on nearby cayes.
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.