Hawksbill sea turtle

Kingdom: Animalia

Class : Reptilia

Family: Cheloniidae

Hawksbill sea turtle has narrow narrow head and hawk like beak. It is one of the critically endangered species. The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles. In general it has a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean.

Hawksbill sea turtles are typically found around coastal reefs, rocky areas, estuaries and lagoons.

Several characteristics of the hawksbill sea turtle distinguish it from other sea turtle species. Its elongated, tapered head ends in a beak-like mouth (from which its common name is derived), and its beak is more sharply pronounced and hooked than others. The hawksbill's arms have two visible claws on each flipper.

Throughout the world, hawksbill sea turtles are taken by humans, though it is illegal to hunt them in many countries.In some parts of the world, hawksbill sea turtles are eaten as a delicacy. 

These turtles have been harvested for their beautiful shell.