Fishing for Spiny softshell turtle

Apalone spinifera

The spiny softshell turtle is a freshwater species characterized by its flat, leathery shell and long, tubular snout. It inhabits rivers, lakes, and sandy-bottomed streams with abundant vegetation. Adults typically measure 7–21 inches in shell length and weigh 4–25 pounds. It is an agile swimmer that burrows in sand or mud and is generally wary and quick to retreat into water. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Traumatogenic

Source: Fishbase

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