Specimen Information

Apalone spinifera
Apalone spinifera
(Spiny Softshell)
Reptiles-Turtles
Native Transplant
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Specimen ID860017
GroupReptiles-Turtles
GenusApalone
Speciesspinifera
Common NameSpiny Softshell
StateCA
CountySan Joaquin
LocalitySan Joaquin River, 20 minute boat ride upstream from the Mossdale boat launch
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSan Joaquin Delta
HUC8 Number18040003
HUC10 NameLone Tree Creek-San Joaquin River
HUC10 Number1804000302
HUC12 NameWalthall Slough-San Joaquin River
HUC12 Number180400030203
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Collection Day18
Collection Month3
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Apalone spinifera

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/4/2024].

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