Hawksbill Sea Turtle

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Hawksbill Sea Turtle
By Michael Edelman
Animal Diversity Web
University of Michigan Museum of Zoology

Habitat
Hawksbill turtles are most commonly found in hard-bottomed and reef habitats containing sponges. They also reside in shoals, lagoons of oceanic islands, and continental shelves.

Food Habits
Hawksbill turtles feed primarily on sponges. They show a large level of feeding selectivity in the way that they only eat certain species of sponges, some of which are toxic to other animals.

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