Primer registro morfométrico y de salud de tortuga carey (Eretmochelys imbricata) en el Parque Nacional Archipiélago de Revillagigedo, México

A juvenile hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), a critically endangered species, was recorded for the first time in the Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park, Mexico. The discovery underscores Socorro Island as a vital refuge and feeding habitat for this species, which has experienced significant population decline in the Eastern Pacific. Researchers captured, measured, tagged, and conducted a comprehensive health assessment of the turtle, including hematological analysis, blood biometry, clinical biochemistry, and clinicopathological evaluation. Results confirmed the turtle's healthy condition, providing critical insights into its distribution and conservation status. This study highlights the importance of Socorro Island for the preservation of hawksbill sea turtles in the region.

Hernández-Burgos, F. I., Fernández-Sanz, H., Flores-Gasca, L. A., & Reséndiz, E. (2025). First morphometric and health record of hawksbill sea turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) in Revillagigedo Archipelago National Park, Mexico. Herpetología Mexicana, (10), 13–22. https://doi.org/10.69905/cep4mv09