Eastern Spiny Softshell (Apalone spinifera spinifera) - HM 9365
Observer:
Loucks, Kyle
Observed:
2008-04-25 13:30:00
Last Modified:
2013-10-30 16:49:10
Country:
United States of America
State:
Pennsylvania
County:
Bucks
Age:
Adult
Deceased:
Notes:
This species, though inigenous to Pennsylvania are not native to this waterway or this county. Introduced about 20 years ago to this state park,they have been breeding successfully. I observed 25 adults, all but two appearing to be females but not confirmed as such. The waterway is mostly rock/mud bottomed, with some silty edges and probably 6 feet deep at it's deepest point.

25 observed, have pics of atleast 24.
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