Saltwater. Marine reptiles. They have a flattened body shape, a protective carapace, and flipper-like arms, adapted for swimming in the open ocean. The hawksbill's arms have two visible claws on each flipper.

- Green turtle Chelonia mydas

Size:  to 100 cm.
Colour: The shell has an irregular combination of light and dark streaks, with predominantly black and mottled-brown colors radiating to the sides.
Shape: Flattened body is covered by a large, teardrop-shaped carapace; it has a pair of large, paddle-like flippers.  It is easily distinguished from other sea turtles by its sharp, curving beak. 

Inhabits coral reefs. It spends more time in shallow lagoons and coral reefs.

BES-eilanden: St. Eustatius, Saba.

[Marion Haarsma, may, 2015]

- Humann, Paul, and N. Deloach. Reef fish identification. (2002).

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