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The Mata Mata is a South American turtle with a striking appearance. Its carapace, or shell, is rough and knobby, and its long neck has skin fringes, bumps and ridges. The matamata turtle's large, flat head features a wide mouth and a long, snorkel-like snout.
Species: Chelus fimbriata