AnAge entry for Eretmochelys imbricata

Classification (HAGRID: 04132)

Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Cheloniidae
                    Genus: Eretmochelys
Species: Eretmochelys imbricata
Common name: Hawksbill sea turtle
Synonyms: Testudo imbricata, Eretmochelys imbricata squamata

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity: Not yet established
Observations: These animals have been kept in captivity for more than 20 years. Their longevity in the wild is unknown [0528].

Life history traits (averages)

Female sexual maturity: 1,277 days
Male sexual maturity: 1,277 days
Adult weight

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

[0528] Partners in Amphibian And Reptile Conservation: Northeast Working Group

External Resources

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