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Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

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28.3051, -82.6196

Field Notes

Habitat:

Central Florida wetlands.

Notes:

I happened upon this mean looking critter while I was hiking a Starkey Nature Park with my friends. It looked like it was sun bathing beside the little pool it had been residing.

Species ID Suggestions

Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

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Spotted for Missions

Mission
Florida Wetlands
Mission
NWF: Watch for Wildlife!
Mission
Preserve Florida's Water
Mission
Go.. Go.. Native - Florida

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PublishedAugust 15, 2013

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