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2 Reais 2003-12 Issue P252 |
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Brazil, Banco Central
2 Reais 2010 - Printer: CdM-B |
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PMG 66 EPQ |
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8047541-073
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Owner Comments
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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