14,400 observationsLeast Concern
Florida Softshell Turtle
Apalone ferox
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Reptilia βΊOrder: Testudines βΊFamily: Trionychidae βΊGenus: Apalone
About
The Florida softshell turtle (Apalone ferox) is a species of softshell turtle native to the Southeastern United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Florida Softshell Turtle is Apalone ferox.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the order Testudines.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the family Trionychidae.
- Florida Softshell Turtle belongs to the genus Apalone.