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Florida Softshell Turtle

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Photo by Machi
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28.5787, -80.9967

Field Notes

Description:

Lone turtle crawling up onto this berm. They have the flatter shell typical of softshell turtles, and a long straw-like snout

Habitat:

Sandy area that was moved to create a freshwater retention area at Orlando Wetlands Park

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Reptiles of the World
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Florida Wetlands
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Preserve Florida's Water
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Turtles of the Southeast U.S.

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PublishedApril 25, 2014

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