Pseudo Hawksbill Turtle ( Lepidochelys olivacea ).
Six to nine pairs of scales found on the side of the shell , porous belly scales ; scales between the two pairs of eyes . It is the smallest species of sea turtles . The food especially the shrimp da seaweed . Regular eggs for drugs , skin for bags , shoes . It has been protected in Indonesia .
Bromo turtle (Caretta caretta).
In the shell there are five or more pairs of scales . Big head and belly scales are not porous. The food is crabs, clams, fish, jellyfish, sea algae. Eggs and meat is eaten. In Indonesia protected.
Hawksbill turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ).
Four pairs of scales on the shell that is ;
Scales overlapping shell , two pairs of scales between the two eyes , a narrow head and a mouth like a hawk . The food of sponges, sea urchins , fish and seaweed . This turtle is often preserved , well-liked as a shell glasses , a comb ; eggs eaten and used as medicine. Its meat is not eaten. Threatened with extinction, has been protected in Indonesia .
Green turtle ( Chelonia mydas ) .
Four pairs of scales on the shell side , a pair of scales between the eyes .
Shell ; smooth because the scales do not overlap . Adult turtle food marine algae . Its population is rapidly decreasing due to the type of turtle meat is the most widely traded and exported . In addition to meat , turtle eggs are also eaten and used as medicine . Her skin for shoes and handbags . Shell for jewelry . It is now protected .
Leatherback turtle (Dermochelys coriacea).
Soft shell and covered with skin. In the shell there is a five to seven prominent longitude. Including the world's largest turtle. The food , especially fish and jellyfish. Eggs and turtle meat is eaten. In Indonesia, these animals are protected.
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