As the name suggests, the Florida softshell turtle is a species with a soft shell, which is somewhat leathery. This reptile is native to the southeastern parts of the United States. The females are larger.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Reptilia |
| Order |
Testudines |
| Suborder |
Cryptodira |
| Family |
Trionychidae |
| Subfamily |
Trionychinae |
| Genus |
Apalone |
| Species |
A. ferox |
| Scientific Name |
Apaloneferox |
| Length |
15 to 35 cm |
| Coloration |
The carapace is dark brown to olive green with a white or cream-colored underside |
| Distribution |
Primarily found in Florida, but also found in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and Texas |
| Habitat |
In the still waters of ponds, streams, lakes, and swamps |
| Diet |
Completely carnivorous diet that includes crayfish, snails, mussels, frogs, worms and insects |
| Breeding Season |
February to August |
| Clutch Size |
9 to 40 |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Apalone Ferox
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