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Softshell turtle

Apalone ferox

Photo by auntnance123
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28.5364, -81.0176

Field Notes

Description:

between 12 and 16 inches long

Habitat:

spotted on edge of pond at organic farm

Notes:

It's not often that I've seen a softshell basking.

Reference Links:

Florida softshell turtle

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Turtles of the Southeast U.S.
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PublishedNovember 1, 2011

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