(Chelus fimbriatus)
Matamata turtles camouflage well into the bottom of streams and swamps, blending in with leaves and plants. They have a uniquely shaped and flattened head, along with a tube-like snout used like a snorkel to stick up out of the water to breathe.
Habitat:Holden Reptile Conservation Center
Class:Reptiles
Conservation Status:Not Available
Size:Up to 1.5 feet
Diet:Small fish and invertebrates
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