Specimen Information

Apalone ferox
Apalone ferox
(Florida Softshell)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID115609
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesferox
Common NameFlorida Softshell
StateFL
CountyMonroe
LocalityBig Pine Key, Blue Hole (old quarry)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameFlorida Bay-Florida Keys
HUC8 Number03090203
HUC10 NameLower Florida Keys
HUC10 Number0309020303
HUC12 NameLower Florida Keys
HUC12 Number030902030300
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month3
Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statuscollected
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalphotograph
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Year Classadult
Sizelarge


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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