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Spiny softshell turtle

Apalone spinifera

Habitat:

Lakes, ponds, and rivers

Notes:

Driving out of Columbus(OH) and nearly ran over big soft shell. Stopped and put him(?) off the road towards the lake.

1 Species ID Suggestions

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 11 years ago
Spiny softshell turtle
Apalone spinifera Spiny softshell turtle


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2 Comments

Michigander21
Michigander21 11 years ago

Yea duh! Thanks

NeilDazet
NeilDazet 11 years ago

I moved this one from amphibians to reptiles, removed it from amphibians of the world mission, and added it to the Reptiles of the World mission.

Michigander21
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Michigander21

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Spotted on May 25, 2012
Submitted on Sep 25, 2012

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