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Florida softshell turtle

Apalone ferox

Description:

light brown colored turtle like species approximately 24 to 30 inches in length and 12 to 15 inches in width. Pointy long snout with a soft shell.

Habitat:

Manmade freshwater swamp area. Shallow area adjacent t5o walking path.

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2 Comments

Mick G
Mick G 10 years ago

Oops. Thanks, I know better

AshleyT
AshleyT 10 years ago

Moved to reptiles

Mick G
Spotted by
Mick G

Coral Gables, Florida, USA

Spotted on Dec 14, 2013
Submitted on Jan 12, 2014

Spotted for Mission

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