Specimen Information

Apalone spinifera spinifera
Apalone spinifera spinifera
(Eastern Spiny Softshell)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1447872
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesspinifera
Subspeciesspinifera
Common NameEastern Spiny Softshell
StateNJ
CountySalem
LocalityParvin State Park Marsh/lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCohansey-Maurice
HUC8 Number02040206
HUC10 NameUpper Maurice River
HUC10 Number0204020604
HUC12 NameLower Muddy Run
HUC12 Number020402060404
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month10
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Size8" across
Photo
Apalone spinifera spinifera


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/6/2024].

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