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Mata Mata

Chelus fimbriata

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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Steven Sheppard
Spotted by
Steven Sheppard

LA, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 4, 2016
Submitted on Aug 13, 2016

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