The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. Both the common name, spiny softshell, and the specific name, spinifera (spine-bearing), refer to the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of the carapace, which are not scutes (scales).
Color | brown, green |
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2. class | Reptiles |
3. order | Turtles and Tortoises |
1.kingdom | Animals |
Park | Barr Lake |