21,287 observationsLeast Concern
Spiny Softshell
Apalone spinifera
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Reptilia ›Order: Testudines ›Family: Trionychidae ›Genus: Apalone
About
The spiny softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera) is a species of softshell turtle, one of the largest freshwater turtle species in North America. Both the common name, spiny softshell, and the specific name, spinifera (spine-bearing), refer to the spiny, cone-like projections on the leading edge of the carapace, which are not scutes (scales).
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Spiny Softshell is Apalone spinifera.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the class Reptilia.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the order Testudines.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the family Trionychidae.
- Spiny Softshell belongs to the genus Apalone.