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Texas Spiny Softshell Turtle

Apalone spinifera emoryi

Photo by FelixO
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Species ID Suggestions

Spiny Softshell Turtle

Apalone spinifera

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Jack Settle
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Comments (3)
FelixO
Thanks. I think you right. i just had to check the genus with ones that live in the Rio Grande Valley.
Jack Settle
May also be a midland smooth softshell, not sure.

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PublishedJuly 19, 2013

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