Atlantic Hawksbill
Scientific Name: Eretmochelys imbricata
In North Carolina, this species has only been found in the open ocean. They consume both marine plants and animals, especially invertebrates. Most Atlantic hawksbills nest in the Caribbean. It is listed as endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is protected by law.
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