Specimen Information

Apalone spinifera emoryi
Apalone spinifera emoryi
(Texas Spiny Softshell)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant
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Specimen ID1545053
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesspinifera
Subspeciesemoryi
Common NameTexas Spiny Softshell
StateCA
CountyFresno
LocalityCoke Hallowell Center for River Studies, near reclaimed mining pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle San Joaquin-Lower Chowchilla
HUC8 Number18040001
HUC10 NameCottonwood Creek-San Joaquin River
HUC10 Number1804000103
HUC12 NameScout Island-San Joaquin River
HUC12 Number180400010303
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NAS ARM
Collection Day2
Collection Month5
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet | dispersed
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJulia Baisch
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Apalone spinifera emoryi

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/14/2025].

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