The Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a federally-endangered species which occurs rarely as a nonbreeding transient in Maryland. This sea turtle has on rare occasions been sighted in coastal bay habitats in Worcester County. It has also apparently been found in Calvert Co. This poorly-known species appears to prefer estuarine or bay habitats with shallow water and minimal vegetation, and is sometimes found resting on the bottom. Atlantic Hawksbill Sea Turtle is considered state-endangered in Maryland (Maryland DNR site).
There is 1 record in the project database.
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