AnAge entry for Chelus fimbriatus

Classification (HAGRID: 03304)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Chordata
        Class: Reptilia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Testudines (Taxon entry)
                Family: Chelidae
                    Genus: Chelus
Species
Chelus fimbriatus
Common name
Mata mata

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
35.8 years (captivity)
Source
ref. 451
Sample size
Small
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

The mata mata turtle is one the most bizarre-looking and, some would argue, ugly animals on the planet. Little is known about its lifespan in the wild. In captivity, specimens have been known to live over 30 years [0451]. There are anecdotal reports of animals kept as pets living over 35 years, which is plausible. Also spelled "matamata".

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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NCBI Taxonomy
Taxonomy ID 44495
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