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Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle

Apalone spinifera spinifera

Description:

12-15cm long, 10cm wide

Habitat:

Nature preserve moderately slow moving stream/creek in bushes along waters edge.

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1 Comment

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 10 years ago

I love the shape and appearance of the shell. Great spotting, Jessica. !

JessicaWadleigh
Spotted by
JessicaWadleigh

Illinois, USA

Spotted on Jun 20, 2013
Submitted on Jun 25, 2013

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