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Mata Mata

Chelus fimbriata

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Field Notes

Description:

A large flat turtle. Brown carapace. Gray flattened head and neck with flaps of skin for camouflage.

Habitat:

Los Angeles Zoo

Notes:

Native Range: Amazon River, South America

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PublishedAugust 13, 2016

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