Matamata turtle, Chelus fimbriata, #13972

Matamata turtle.  The fringed flaps along the head and neck of this unusual turtle look like weeds or algae and help the animal to stay camoflaged until prey swims by., Chelus fimbriata, natural history stock photograph, photo id 13972
Matamata turtle. The fringed flaps along the head and neck of this unusual turtle look like weeds or algae and help the animal to stay camoflaged until prey swims by.

Species: Matamata, Chelus fimbriata
Image ID: 13972
Format: Digital 3:2
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