Spiny softshell turtle

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:species
gptkbp:activityPattern Diurnal
gptkbp:adultPattern Fewer markings
gptkbp:burrowing Burrows in sand or mud
gptkbp:canBreatheThroughSkin Yes
gptkbp:class gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:clutchSize 9-38 eggs
gptkbp:color Olive to tan
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Spiny_softshell_turtle
Spiny softshell
gptkbp:conservationStatus Least Concern
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkb:fish
gptkb:seafood
Insects
gptkbp:distinctiveFeature Spiny projections on front edge of carapace
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trionychidae
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Charles_Alexandre_Lesueur
1827
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Apalone
gptkbp:habitat Lakes
Rivers
Streams
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spiny softshell turtle
gptkbp:juvenilePattern Spots or circles on carapace
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 50 years
gptkbp:maximumLength Up to 24 cm (males)
Up to 54 cm (females)
gptkbp:nativeTo gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:order gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Raccoons
gptkb:Birds_of_prey
Large fish
gptkbp:range gptkb:Canada
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Apalone_spinifera
gptkbp:sexualDimorphism Females larger than males
gptkbp:shellType Softshell
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_aspera
gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_emoryi
gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_guadalupensis
gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_hartwegi
gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_pallida
gptkb:Apalone_spinifera_spinifera
gptkbp:swimmingAbility Excellent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Credit_River_watershed
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7