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A Bale of Turtles
P252b, 2 Brazilian Reais
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Slot Comment:
Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) Critically Endangered
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Note Description:
2 Reais 2010 - Printer: CdM-B
Grade:
66 EPQ
Country:
Brazil
Note Number:
BRA252b
Signatures/
Vignettes:
- Sign. J. Levy -
A.A. Tombini
Certification #:
8047541-073
Owner:
Revenant
Set Category:
World
Set Name:
A Bale of Turtles
Slot Name:
P252b, 2 Brazilian Reais
Research:
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Owner's Description
The back of the note shows Hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata). Hawksbill sea turtle is the only surviving member of the Eretmochelys genus, and it is listed critically endangered by the World Conservation Union – primarily due to human fishing activity, even though they have a worldwide distribution. The capture of and trade in this species or products derived from it is banned under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITIES).
These turtles get their name from a sharp, curving beak with a prominent cutting edge – which is kind of interesting for something that eats mostly sea sponges, jellyfish, and sea anemones. They are well adapted for open ocean swimming but spend most of their lives in shallow lagoons and coral reefs. Adults are about 1 meter long and weigh about 80 kg (180 lbs) – about the same as an adult male human. It takes 20 years for one to reach maturity – also in line with humans.
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