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Mata Mata
AdvancedA South American aquatic turtle with unique leaf-mimicking appearance. Catches fish by suction with large mouth.
Dificultad
Advanced
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Esperanza de vida
15-30 years
Tamaño
30-45cm
Humedad
40〜70%
Dieta
Live fish
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The mata mata (Chelus fimbriata) is a large freshwater turtle found in South America, primarily in the Amazon and Orinoco river basins. It is one of the most distinctive-looking turtles in the world, with a flattened, triangular head, a rough carapace covered in ridges and knobs, and extensive skin flaps and barbels that mimic submerged leaves and bark. Adults reach 30–45 cm in carapace length. The mata mata is a highly specialized sit-and-wait predator: it remains motionless on the riverbed until fish approach, then rapidly expands its throat to create suction that draws prey into its mouth. It is almost entirely aquatic and breathes by extending its long neck to the surface. In captivity it requires shallow water, warm temperatures of 26–30°C, and slightly acidic, tannin-rich water conditions.
Información básica
Origen
South America, Amazon and Orinoco river basins
Esperanza de vida
15-30 years
Tamaño
30-45cm
Temperatura
25〜32℃
Humedad
40〜70%
Dieta
Live fish
Guía de cuidado
Housing
Large tank with shallow water depth needed
Temperature
Maintain water temperature 26-30°C
Feeding
Live fish as staple. Won't eat artificial food
Notes
Water quality crucial. Use powerful filtration
Mata MataAquatic turtleMimicrySouth America
Preguntas frecuentes de Mata Mata
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Mata Mata?
A
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Mata Mata?
A
La temperatura ideal para Mata Mata es 25〜32℃. La humedad recomendada es 40〜70%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Mata Mata?
A
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