Florida Softshell Turtle

by Lyuba Filatova

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Florida Softshell Turtle

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Lyuba Filatova

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The Florida Softshell Turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of American freshwater turtles, and is one of the 26 species of turtles found in Florida. It has a long neck and an elongated head with a long snorkel-like nose. It is the largest softshell turtle in North America and one of the largest freshwater turtles there, as well.
Their round and long nose sticks above the water while swimming.
The Florida softshell turtle, like other softshells, tend to be more aggressive because of their reduced or soft shells, in contrast to their more protected relatives.
The ‘specific name’ of these turtles “ferox” means ‘ferocious’.
The Florida softshell turtles are native to the Southeastern United States, and are found throughout the Florida Peninsula.
This photo was taken in Lakes Regional Park, Fort Myers, Florida.

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