Florida softshell vs Spiny softshell turtle
The florida softshell is longer-lived: 26.2 years against 25.2 years for the spiny softshell turtle, about 4% longer.
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What is the difference between a florida softshell and a spiny softshell turtle?
Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.
- The florida softshell is longer-lived: 26.2 years against 25.2 years for the spiny softshell turtle, about 4% longer.
- Both belong to the genus Apalone, so they are close relatives.
Side by side
| Florida softshell | Spiny softshell turtle | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Apalone ferox | Apalone spinifera |
| Family | Trionychidae | Trionychidae |
| Order | Testudines | Testudines |
| Weight | Not recorded | 4.77 kg |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | 26.2 years | 25.2 years |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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