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Critically Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2008

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Sighting evidence at Buccoo Reef, Trinidad

Hawksbill Turtle

Photo: Kevin Bryant · CC BY-NC-SA

Hawksbill turtles are resident foragers at Buccoo, feeding on sponges and sea fans within the protected lagoon. Their presence year-round reflects the reef's healthy sponge communities, which form a critical part of their diet. Encounters at shallow depths make these among the most accessible turtle dives in the southern Caribbean.

Evidence at this site

No confirmed records on file at this site

Hawksbill Turtle is listed as a curated species here based on historical reports.

How is this calculated?

Sighting evidence is compiled from iNaturalist observation records within a set proximity radius, filtered for quality-grade observations. “Last confirmed” is the date of the most recent research-grade record. Record count covers a rolling 24-month window. Confidence reflects record count, recency, and consistency of seasonal signal.

Also seen at other sites