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Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by carterjhicks
Published on Project Noah
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28.4523, -81.5789

Field Notes

Description:

Smooth shelled and odd shaped nose. Slimy and stinky. About a foot long shell and 10 inches wide

Species ID Suggestions

Florida Softshell Turtle

Apalone ferox

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
carterjhicks
Thanks. I am uploading some more information now. It does include the size and shape and location.
Leuba Ridgway
Nice spotting ! could you please give us information like - where you spotted it, it's size and anything else of interest. Thanks Carter.

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PublishedSeptember 8, 2013

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