In 1857, the species was temporarily misdescribed as "Eretmochelys imbricata squamata". Klein Bonaire is permanent home to green ("Chelonia mydas") and hawksbill sea turtles ("Eretmochelys imbricata"). The hawksbill sea turtle ("Eretmochelys imbricata") has been on the endangered list since 1970. Endangered reptiles include green sea turtle ("Chelonia mydas") and hawksbill sea turtle ("Eretmochelys imbricata"). Endangered reptiles include the green sea turtle ("Chelonia mydas") and hawksbill sea turtle ("Eretmochelys imbricata"). It is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, "Eretmochelys imbricata".