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Scientific name: Eritmochelys imbricata. Spanish: Carey de Concha. Status: Endangered. Listed on June 2, 1970Photo by Caroline S. Rogers, available through NOAAMore information about Hawksbill turtles at ecos.fws.gov/speciesProfile/profile/speciesProfile.action...
The main figure is the Hawksbill Sea Turtle, but also visible in this image are two Scissortail Sargeants (Abudefduf sexfasciatus) to the left and several Blue Tangs or Palette Surgeonfish (Paracanthurus hepatus). Stamp provided by Rich Pyle.