Description

The hawksbill turtles weigh on average from 100 to 150 pounds as adults and have an average shell length of 30 inches. The normal lifespan of the turtles is thought to be about 30 to 50 years.The body is oval-shaped, and the toothless, powerful jaws accompany a raptor-like "beak" that gives it the name.This beak is perfectly suited for crushing, biting and tearing its food. The top shell has a tortoiseshell coloring, ranging from dark to golden brown, with streaks of orange, red, and/or black.