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Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle

Apalone spinifera spinifera

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Field Notes

Description:

12-15cm long, 10cm wide

Habitat:

Nature preserve moderately slow moving stream/creek in bushes along waters edge.

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Comments (1)
Leuba Ridgway
I love the shape and appearance of the shell. Great spotting, Jessica. !

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
Mission
Midwest Reptile Study
Mission
Kane Nature Log

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PublishedJune 25, 2013

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