Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata imbricata
- E. i. imbricata – Gulf of Mexico – Stock photo
- E. i. imbricata – Gulf of Mexico – Stock photo
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Eretmochelys i. imbricata occurs along the Gulf Coast of Texas from Port O’Connor to Brownsville.
LEGAL STATUS: Eretmochelys i. imbricata is listed as Endangered throughout its entire range under the Endangered Species Act (ESA).