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Noun
1. hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata)Usually written using kana alone
Wikipedia definition
2. Hawksbill sea turtleThe hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) is a critically endangered sea turtle belonging to the family Cheloniidae. It is the only extant species in its genus. The species has a worldwide distribution, with Atlantic and Pacific subspecies. E. imbricata imbricata is the Atlantic subspecies, while E. imbricata bissa is found in the Indo-Pacific region. The hawksbill's appearance is similar to that of other marine turtles.
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Other forms
瑇瑁 【たいまい】タイマイ
Notes
瑇瑁: Rarely-used kanji form.

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