Upper shell olive to tan, with small dark circles, spots, or dashes, and a yellowish margin bordered by a black line; snout upturned; upper shell 30–40 mm (1.2-1.6 inches) long. Eastern Colorado …

Colorado is home to 5 turtle species. In this article I am going to take a closer look at each species and cover a few basic things about them, things like the appearance, lifespan, how big …

On land, they are the fastest turtle in Colorado! Though most people assume that all turtles are slow-moving, the Smooth Softshell Turtle must be quick to outrun predators since its soft shell …

Feb 7, 2024 · The maximum weight reported varies from 28.6 to 39.6 pounds (13 to 18 kg) and their carapace length is known to exceed 22 inches (56 cm) — although few individuals …

Dec 30, 2024 · The average carapace length of an adult female softshell turtle can be between 7 to 25 inches or 18 to 64 centimeters. On the other hand, an adult male softshell turtle grows …

Jan 10, 2025 · Softshell turtles vary in size depending on their species or subspecies. The average carapace length of an adult female softshell turtle ranges from 7 to 25 inches (18 to …

Size: Maximum size females 48 cm, males 24 cm (Webb, 1973) Native Range: Apalone spinifera is a wide-ranging species occurring almost continuously throughout the Mississippi Basin from …

Jan 31, 2024 · Distribution: In Colorado, they have been found in the Arkansas and Purgatory River, at elevations below 4,500ft (1372m).

Not only does the Spiny Soft-Shelled Turtle look ancient, it is thought to look like it did forty million years ago. The females can be large, fifteen inches or more, and live up to fifty years.

Unlike most other turtles, their shell is soft, flat, and rubbery. The edges of the carapace are pliable with small spines (males have more than females). An adult female's carapace can be …