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Mata Mata

Chelus fimbriata

  • Common
  • IUCN LC · Least Concern
  • Reptile
  • South America

About the Mata Mata

The Mata Mata (Chelus fimbriata) is a reptile found in South America. Its habitats include freshwater environments and wetlands.

This reptile weighs about 15 kg and can live for around 40 years. Its top speed is 1 km/h. Its estimated population is around 100,000 individuals.

In conservation terms it is listed as Least Concern (LC), the IUCN category for species that are widespread or abundant and not currently considered at risk of extinction. In Animal Gacha, its card has Common rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Common cards are the ones you find most often in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Chelus fimbriata
Group
Reptile
Region
South America
Habitats
Freshwater, Wetland
IUCN status
Least Concern (LC)
Game rarity
Common
Weight
15 kg
Lifespan
40 years
Top speed
1 km/h
Estimated population
100,000

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
J. Patrick Fischer
Changes
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Find the Mata Mata in Animal Gacha

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