Mata mata
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For other uses, see Matamata (disambiguation).
The mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata)[7] is a South American species of freshwater turtle found in the Amazon basin and river system of the eastern Guianas. It was formerly believed to also occur in the Orinoco basin, western Guianas and upper Rio Negro–Branco system, but in 2020 these populations were found to belong to a separate species, Chelus orinocensis (Orinoco mata mata).[1][8] Subsequently, some authorities have modified the common name of Chelus fimbriata to Amazon mata mata.[1] These two are the only extant species in the genus Chelus.[1][8]
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Mata mata | |
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Reptilia |
Order: | Testudines |
Suborder: | Pleurodira |
Family: | Chelidae |
Genus: | Chelus |
Species: | C. fimbriata |
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Chelus fimbriata | |
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