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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 ...
Chelus orinocensis, the Orinoco mata mata, is a species of freshwater turtle found in northern South America in the Orinoco, upper Rio Negro–Branco and Essequibo basins, and in Trinidad. [1] It was split off from the very similar Chelus fimbriata in 2020.
Chelus is a genus of large freshwater turtles found in tropical South America. Formerly considered to be a monotypic genus , [ 3 ] it now consists of two extant species after Chelus orinocensis was identified in 2020 from a genetic analysis.
The Sea Turtle Patrol at Myrtle Beach State Park allows turtle lovers to patrol the beach with a ranger to check for new nests on the beach.
The smaller members of the family include the Macleay River turtle (Emydura macquarii) at around 16 cm, [5] twist-necked turtle (Platemys platycephala) at 18 cm and the western swamp turtle (Pseudemydura umbrina) at 15 cm, whereas the larger species such as the mata mata (Chelus fimbriata) and the white-throated snapping turtle (Elseya albagula ...
The turtles were rescued within the past year after being stranded in cold environments. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ...
The royals have already kicked off their holiday festivities this year, with Kate having hosted her annual Christmas carol service, “Together at Christmas,” earlier in the month.The event took ...
The turtles (order: Chelonii or Testudines) number thirty-three species from nine families. Fifteen species are listed as vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered. [ 3 ] Three turtle species are listed as endemic .