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Soft Shell Turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

Sea turtle swimming under the board walk.

Habitat:

Gator Alley off Daphne Bay.

Species ID Suggestions

soft shell turtle

apalone ferox
jamiewgoodspeed
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Comments (3)
gatorfellows
Thanks Ashley. It did not stay long and the water was murky. First big sea turtle I have seen. fun :)
AshleyT
This is a softshell turtle, Genus Apalone. I can't tell which one, although I am leaning a little towards the Florida Softshell, Apalone ferox.

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