Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID266010
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesspinifera
Common NameSpiny Softshell
StateNV
CountyClark
LocalityColorado River, lower, 6 miles north of the California Border
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHavasu-Mohave Lakes
HUC8 Number15030101
HUC10 NameSilver Creek Wash-Colorado River
HUC10 Number1503010103
HUC12 NameMontana Wash-Colorado River
HUC12 Number150301010305
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month4
Collection Year1936
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18906
Author:Lindsdale, J.M.
Date:1940
Title:Amphibians and Reptiles in Nevada.
Journal:Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Volume:73
Issue:8
Pages:197-257
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalMuseum of Vertebrate Zoology, University of CA
Museum Cat NumberMVZ 19304
VerifierUniveresity of California
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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