Matamata Turtle
(Chelus fimbriatus)
Familie: Australian-American Side-necked Turtles (Chelidae)
Orden: Turtles (Testudines).		 Click to see large distribution map

Size:  Up to 45 cm.
Distribution:  Northern South America south to Bolivia and Brazil.





















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Rune Midtgaard
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The Matamata Turtle is one of the most unique turtle species.
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Juvenile, hatched in Terrarium Vissenbjerg.
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