Florida Softshell (Apalone ferox)
Created: January 4th, 2015 - 03:56 PM
Last Modified: January 4th, 2015 - 03:56 PM Entered by: Matt Ratcliffe
Record 212292
Last Modified: January 4th, 2015 - 03:56 PM Entered by: Matt Ratcliffe
Record 212292
Country: United States |
State: Florida |
County: Hillsborough County |
Time: 2015-01-04 00:00:00 |
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Qty: 1 |
Age: Adult |
Sex: -- |
Method: Visual encounter |
Habitat: Residential pond |
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Notes
First A. ferox I've observed in this pond, which I've walked by many times. I saw it earlier in the day basking on the embankment, and came back later to get a photo. Unfortunately, it didn't want to show itself this time around.