The hawksbill turtle is a critically endangered species, and it is known by several synonyms. One of the common synonyms for the hawksbill turtle is the Eretmochelys imbricata. The scientific name is derived from the Greek word "eretmos," which means row of points, and "chelys," meaning turtle.
Another synonym for the hawksbill turtle is the tortue imbriquee, which is the French term for the species. It is also referred to as the carey, the kikao, and the maragojipe. In India, the hawksbill turtle is known as the Laama, while the Japanese call it the Elegushi. The Spanish term for the hawksbill turtle is the Tortuga carey.