Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1651132
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesspinifera
Common NameSpiny Softshell
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
LocalityWalden Pond Northeast inlet, 50 yards off the beach.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameConcord River
HUC8 Number01070005
HUC10 NameSudbury River
HUC10 Number0107000501
HUC12 NameHop Brook-Sudbury River
HUC12 Number010700050104
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month5
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
CommentsAbout 2 feet long. Made several splashes as it resurfaced.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Apalone spinifera
Apalone spinifera
Apalone spinifera


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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