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All about Matamatas: Characteristics, Habitat, and Behavior Breeding usually takes place during the rainy season when the rivers and streams are flooded Females lay their eggs in nests they construct on sandy riverbanks The incubation period lasts around 120 days, and the temperature at which the eggs develop determines the sex of the hatchlings
Chelus fimbriatus (Mata Mata Turtle) - UWI St. Augustine Also during this courtship, hyperextension of the legs from the shell and movements of the lateral flaps occur Chelus fimbriatus are polygynous, whereby the males can mate with more than one female (Davidson, 2012)
The Mata Mata Turtle: An Aquatic Life | PetShun The mating process of the mata mata turtle begins with the male performing a courtship display This involves extending its head towards the female, opening and closing its mouth, hyperextending its hind legs, and moving the lateral flaps on its head The male may also flex its legs from the shell
(Phalloptychus iheringii) - Marine Life Identification Generally occurring in the late rainy season, males display courtship behaviors characterized by swaying movements and vocalizations to attract females After a successful courtship, the female lays eggs among vegetation, after which the male fertilizes them
Mata mata turtle - The Dallas World Aquarium Communication: Males have courtship displays They extend their head toward the female while opening and shutting their mouths Reproduction: After mating, the female comes on land and lays eggs in a nest she has excavated in decaying vegetation at the forest edge Her clutch contains 12 to 28 round, brittle shelled eggs
Chelus fimbriatus (Mata Mata) | INFORMATION | Animal Diversity Web - ADW Movement of the lateral flaps on the head has been observed during this courtship ritual, as well as a hyperextension of the legs from the shell Eggs are laid from October through December in the upper Amazon regions
Matamata | The Animal Facts | Habitat, Appearance, Diet, Behavior Matamata tend to favor water courses with a muddy bottom Nesting takes place from October to December Males initiate courtship by extending his head to the female and then opening and closing the mouth repeatedly They will also move the flaps on the head Females leave the water to nest
Mata Mata Turtle: A Detailed Exploration of Its Biology, Ecology, and . . . Feeding Strategy: Unlike many other turtle species, the Mata Mata employs a slow and stealthy feeding strategy With its long, flexible neck and slow-moving mouth, it can remain motionless for extended periods while waiting for prey to approach
Chelus fimbriata (Matamata Turtle) – The Turtle Hub Adult Matamatas have few natural predators due to their size and camouflage However, eggs and hatchlings may be vulnerable to birds, large fish, and other reptiles Mating generally occurs during the rainy season when water levels are higher Females lay clutches of around 12–28 eggs on sandy riverbanks