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Apalone mutica
A plain looking member of the softshell group of turtles. The front part of the carapace lacks the bumps or spines of the Spiny Softshell Turtle. This turtle is most likely a female, with a carapace length of approximately 12 inches.
Softshell turtles are usually found in the parts of streams and rivers with sandy bottoms.
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