Amazonian Mata Mata
Chelus fimbriata
About the Amazonian Mata Mata
The mata mata, mata-mata, or matamata (Chelus fimbriata) is a freshwater turtle found in South America, primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco basins. It is the only extant species in the genus Chelus.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Amazonian Mata Mata?
The scientific name of the Amazonian Mata Mata is Chelus fimbriata.
How many Amazonian Mata Mata sightings have been recorded?
313 observations of the Amazonian Mata Mata have been recorded on iNaturalist.
313
observations on iNaturalist
