Critically Endangered· population decreasing· assessed 2008

Hawksbill Turtle

Eretmochelys imbricata

Sighting evidence at Buccoo Reef, Trinidad

Photo: Pedro D. Vernet P. · CC BY-NC

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

2 records within 25 km

Confidence: low

Last confirmed Dec 2024

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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.

Hawksbill Turtle

Evidence at this site

Seasonality

Also seen at other sites