florida softshell turtle
Spiny softshell turtle was created in 1827.
aligator snapping turtle
In the panhandle of Florida it would be a Florida softshell turtle. They can be very large, up to 18 inches long. They have extremely sharp beaks, and have a very nasty temper. They can stretch their necks back and bite you, so don't handle this turtle.
The Florida softshell turtle is known for its agility and can swim at speeds of up to 1.5 miles per hour (approximately 2.4 kilometers per hour). While not the fastest swimmer compared to some other turtle species, they are quite adept at maneuvering in water. Their streamlined bodies and strong limbs help them navigate effectively through their aquatic habitats.
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Wisconsin has 11 kinds of turtles: Blanding's Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, False Map Turtle, Northern Map Turtle, Ornate Box Turtle, Painted Turtle, Smooth Softshell, Snapping Turtle, Southern Map Turtle, Spiny Softshell, and Wood Turtle.
Burmese peacock softshell was created in 1869.
Cuatro Cienegas softshell was created in 1960.
The sea creature named after Steinbeck is the Steinbeck's softshell turtle (Apalone spinifera stejnegeri). It is a subspecies of the spiny softshell turtle found in the United States.
Tortoise, or box turtle No, I'm afraid not. The common name for a terrapin is the softshell turtle. The terrapin is aqautic, and the tortise and box are land turtles.
The scientific or taxonomic name would be Trionyx spinifer.