CHELUS FIMBRIATUS

MATAMATA

The carapace of this specimen measures 20 cm.

This skeleton shows the size of the tongue bones. They are used by the animal for make vacuum and aborb their prey.

This animal was bred in captivity and died for natural causes.

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