Spiny Softshell

Apalone spinifera

Summary 4

The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. They get their name from the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of their carapaces, which are not scutes (scales).

Diagnosis 5

They are the only species of softshell in Baja MX. They are easily distinguished from other turtles from their long neck, and their strange, fish-like nose (as illustrated in pics 2 and 3).

Conservation 5

Very common and in no need of conservation.

Fuentes y créditos

  1. (c) Kala Murphy King, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), subido por Kala Murphy King
  2. (c) Andrew Hoffman, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/71701055@N00/6482438133/
  3. (c) J. N. Stuart, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-NC-ND), https://www.flickr.com/photos/stuartwildlife/3554924592/
  4. Adaptado por calebcam del trabajo de (c) Wikipedia, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apalone_spinifera
  5. (c) calebcam, algunos derechos reservados (CC BY-SA)

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