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Spiny Softshell

Apalone spinifera

Photo by AshleyT
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Turtle with a soft shell that is mottled green.

Habitat:

Found in a river in the trans-pecos while fish sampling for a graduate students research.

Reference Links:

Spiny softshell turtle

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Comments (5)
AshleyT
Not at all, James! This site isn't right for everyone, and that's okay :) Just makes the experience for all of us who love it a little bit better!
James McNair
That is a shame. Sorry if I complicated things.
AshleyT
Thanks Antonio! And I believe so James, got a "not found" page when I tried to go to the spotting and his page
James McNair
Ashley. Did the person earlier with the cat delete their account?

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PublishedOctober 22, 2014

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