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Florida soft-shelled turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by Mick G
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Small aquatic turtle measuring approximately 5-6 inches in length and 4-5 inches in width. Brown to green shell and skin color with darker spotted pattern on the entire shell surface.

Habitat:

Man-made wetland in an open water area.

Reference Links:

Florida softshell turtle, Apalone ferox

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PublishedJune 9, 2014

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