Identification
Gulf Coast Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
Date Taken
August, 2002
Location
North Carolina Aquarium, Roanoke Island, North Carolina
Caption
Spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera), captive.
- Subject
- Live Animal
- Type
- Photo
- Life Stages And Gender
- Adult/Sexually Mature
- Anatomy
- Body Parts :: Eyes
- Anatomy
- Body Parts :: Fore Feet
- Anatomy
- Coloration/Patterning :: Cryptic
Contributors
Tanya Dewey (photographer; copyright holder; identification), Animal Diversity Web
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