Florida Softshell Turtle
Apalone ferox
- Class
- Reptile
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 10,850
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of turtle in the family Trionychidae. The species is native to the Southeastern United States. The maximum recorded lifespan of a Florida softshell turtle is 26 years.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Florida softshell turtle”.