Spiny softshell turtle

Apalone spinifera

Summary 3

The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. They get their name from the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of their carapaces, which are not scutes (scales).

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  2. (c) James Parham, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-SA), http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3500818984_24337311f9.jpg
  3. (c) Wikipedia, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalone_spinifera

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iNat Map

1.kingdom Animals
2.class Reptiles
Color brown, green
Park North Sterling