#mata mata

[hometoursandotherstuff]

https://www.newsweek.com/new-bizarre-species-turtle-scientists-1500358

[life-on-our-planet]

The unique and irregular appearance of the mata mata helps it to camouflage among dead leaves and branches in the water, where it lies in wait for passing fish. ©

[antiqueanimals]

Reptiles, Amphibia, Fishes and Lower Chordata. Written by Richard Lydekker and others. Published in 1912.

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[have-you-seen-this-animal]

Can you do a Mata Mata? Or any turtle really :)

Who could pass up a chance to share the mata mata!! Magnificent choice.

Both photos thanks to the Smithsonian's Reptile Discovery Center.

[uncharismatic-fauna]

A Mata-Fine Mata Mata turtle

A resident of the Amazon and Orinoco river basins, the mata mata (Chelus fimbriatus) is a species of freshwater turtle found in streams, pools, and wetlands throughout northern South America, from Venezuela to Brazil, as well as the island of Trinidad. This species is almost entirely aquatic, and excursions on land are extremely rare. However, they are not well adapted for swimming in open water, and are thus most commonly seen in shallow bodies of water with soft, muddy bottoms.

C. fimbriatus has a unique appearance among turtle species. The carapace-- the part of the shell that covers the back--it has three ridges running down its length and is often covered in algae, and so resembles tree bark. The head is similarly shaped to resemble leaf litter; it’s triangular, and the fringes around the cheeks and mouth break up the outline. The mata mata’s nose is long and snorkel-like, allowing it to remain just under the surface. Despite its unobtrusive looks, this species is actually quite large; mata mata can grow up to 45 cm (1.5 ft) long and weigh up to 17.2 kg (38 lbs).

Because of its unique body shape and camouflage, the mata mata is well suited to a sedentary life, and has few natural predators. It has extremely poor eyesight, though it does share an adaptation with other nocturnal reptiles that allows the eyes to reflect low levels of light. To compensate, the mata mata relies on its hearing, amplified by a large tympanium on either side of the head, and on the barbels lining its jaw. In addition to being an excellent costume, these barbels allow C. fimbriatus to sense vibrations in the water. The mata mata spends most of its time submurged or buried under the mud, waiting for potential prey like fish, worms, crustaceans, and insects to swim by. When they’re close enough, the mata mata opens its jaws and sucks its target in whole. Individuals have also been recorded herding schools of fish into confined areas before feeding.

The only time the mata mata emerges from the water is to reproduce. Individuals are solitary until September or October, when they begin to seek out mates. When a male encounters a female, he approaches while opening and closing his mouth, extending his limbs, and moving the flaps on the side of his head. If the female is impressed, she allows him to mount. Afterwards, she hauls herself out onto the nearby bank and builds a rudimentary nest from the forest litter. There, she lays 12-28 eggs, which will take about 200 days to hatch. There is no information on how long hatchlings take to fully mature, but individuals can live anywhere from 15-30 years.

Conservation status: The mata mata has not been evaluated by the IUCN, but is threatened by habitat destruction and overharvesting for the pet trade.

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Photos

Rune Midtgaard

Christopher Wellner

Joachim S. Muller

[craftingcreatures]

I went to a reptile convention last weekend and I NEED you all to see the little guy I brought home

He is made of epoxy and he is perfect. Look at his stupid little smile I love him so much

[weirdanimal-tournament]

Round 1 Match 14

Mata Mata weirdness: "1: Just look at that face. 2: A group of them is called a creep"

Asian Giant Softshell Turtle weirdness: "just google image this fucker, this animal Sucks (affectionate). it's a pillow made of leathery flesh"

[squidthesquidd]

and Raph to go with mikey!!!

come attack him on art fight!!!

[sguysmw]

Tumblr's Favourite Animal - CONTENDERS (#8)

Continuing with the introductions...

That's a snazzy looking turtle! It's called mata mata (Chelus fimbriata) and it comes from the Amazon river basin and the eastern Guianas. Mata matas were thought to have also lived in the Orinoco basin, but as it turns out, those populations belong to another species. Its shell is reminiscent of a floating piece of bark, and its head resembles a fallen leaf. It lies on the riverbed, breathing through its long snout and using its skin flaps to blend in with its surroundings. When an unsuspecting fish arrives, it ambushes its prey by sucking it in through its wide mouth.

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[mayday396]

My Childhood in Six Photos

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[nastyanimal]

more matteo shit (that’s the name i decided on for this one)

please don’t dm me or anything arguing about what is and isn’t metal i do Not need to get into it lmao

[imgibbon]

a dog

[lcentretenimento]

Globoplay adia série criada e estrelada por Cauã Reymond

O Globoplay adiou a produção da série “Mata-Mata”, criada e protagonizada por Cauã Reymond. Continue reading Globoplay adia série criada e estrelada por Cauã Reymond

[private-investigator-jakarta]

Fungsi dari Jasa Mata Mata yang Jarang Terlihat Banyak Orang

sebutan "jasa mata-mata" selalu kali dianggap selaku karier agen rahasia yang berkelana. faktanya, di bumi jelas, guna jasa mata-mata diterapkan dengan cara handal oleh jasa mata-mata swasta ataupun investigator swasta.

Jasa mata-mata swasta menawarkan penelitian sah guna bermacam keinginan. merka mengambil fakta serta data dengan cara terselimuti, tapi senantiasa menjunjung mulia etika serta beraksi pantas hukum. kemudian, apa saja guna vital yang diterapkan jasa mata-mata swasta?

Peranan penting: menguak kenyataan Tersembunyi

Fungsi mendasar jasa mata mata ataupun mata-mata swasta yakni menguak kenyataan yang tersembunyi. Dalam ranah perorangan, merka bisa menolong:

Membongkar kecurangan: perisik swasta sanggup mengambil fakta penyelewengan guna keinginan perbicaraan ataupun semata-mata mencari konfirmasi.

Pelacakan Orang lenyap: Jaringan serta keterampilan pelacakan mereka bisa menolong menciptakan orang hilang.

Verifikasi lingkungan balik: saat sebelum menjalakan ikatan usaha dagang ataupun komitmen sungguh-sungguh, jasa mata-mata swasta bisa meyakinkan riwayat hidup seorang akurat.

Fungsi guna keperluan Korporasi

Selain ranah perorangan, mata-mata swasta serta menggenggam guna bernilai untuk usaha dagang serta korporasi, seperti:

penelitian pengecohan: perisik swasta bisa menguak aksi keculasan pekerja ataupun lawan yang mudarat industri.

Pelacakan pembajakan Merek: Mereka sanggup berfungsi mengambil fakta pembajakan merek bisnis guna metode hukum.

Penyelidikan Kebocoran Rahasia: Jasa ini bisa menolong menciptakan asal usul kebocoran rahasia perusahaan yang berpotensi merugikan.

Fungsi catatan: menolong cara Hukum

perisik swasta tidak cukup semata-mata mengambil fakta. Fungsi mereka sanggup menyebar sampai:

Peketerangan Investigasi: perisik swasta membuat laporan penelitian yang rinci serta guna dibubuhkan selaku benda fakta di perbicaraan.

Saksi pakar: Dalam perkara khusus, mata-mata swasta sanggup sebagai saksi pakar di pengadilan guna menyatakan penemuan penelitian mereka.

Memilih Jasa Detektif Swasta yang Tepat

Sebelum memanfaatkan jasa Mata Mata, cermati perihal berikut:

Legalitas: yakinkan mereka ada ongji serta beraksi dengan cara sah.

Transparansi anggaran: Tanyakan perinci anggaran serta layanan yang dikasihkan semenjak awal.

Reputasi Positif: Cari ketahui rekam jejak serta nama baik kantor mata-mata swasta tersebut.

Jaminan Kerahasiaan: memilih jasa mata-mata swasta yang menjamin privacy serta kerahasiaan klien.

Kesimpulan

Jasa mata mata ada guna serba untuk, mulai dari menguak kenyataan tersembunyi, membantu penelitian usaha dagang, hingga mensupport metode hukum. tapi, bernilai guna menapis jasa mata-mata swasta yang handal, berlisensi, serta bisa dibenarkan guna menuntaskan perkara kalian.

[make-this-into-a-pokemon]

Mata Mata

I rescind this. They have already made this into a pokemon