Spiny Softshell turtle (Apalone spinifer) - Aquatic Invasive Species

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Aquatic Invasive Species

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Aquatic Invasive Species

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Classification - Nonnative aquatic
animal species with photos

Apalone spinifer (Spiny Softshell turtle)

Animal Reptiles
Family: Trionychidae
Classification: Prohibited

Spiny Softshell turtle - Hatchling
Hatchling

Spiny Softshell turtle - Head
Head

Spiny Softshell turtle - Head Male
Head - Male

Spiny Softshell turtle - Juvenile
Juvenile

Spiny Softshell turtle - Nose
Nose

Spiny Softshell turtle - Underside
Underside