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Eastern Spiny Softshell

Apalone spinifera spinifera

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41.9651, -80.4073

Field Notes

Description:

This little guy was found right by the shorline at the mouth of a river on Lake Erie. His shell was fairly soft but.not sure if.its because of his age or.if.its just his species.

Habitat:

Lake Erie shoreline in Pa.

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern spiny softshell turtle

Apalone spinifera spinifera

Comments (2)

Looks like a Spiny Softshell, Apalone spinifera. Nice spotting
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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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