Genus
American Softshells
Apalone
2 species in our catalog · found in 9 parks
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassTestudines
- FamilyTrionychidae (Softshell and Flapshell Turtles)
- GenusApalone (American Softshells)
Species in this group
Each card shows the species at its best park — tap for the full profile
Daily sighting probability by month
Probability-weighted average across the group's species
When they're spotted
When the group's species are recorded (aggregated)
Where to see American Softshells
Worldwide records of this group (human observations from 2019 onwards, GBIF). Pins mark our parks — tap one for the chance of seeing at least one species of the group there.
Parks Ranked
Chance of seeing at least one species of the group · number of its species present
| # | Park | Country | Species | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Cypress National Preserve | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
 Florida Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 2 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | |
| Florida Softshell Turtle | ||||
 Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 3 | Big Bend National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 4 | Congaree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 5 | Great Smoky Mountains National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 6 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 7 | Joshua Tree National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 8 | Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks | 🇺🇸 United States | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||
| 9 | Point Pelee National Park | 🇨🇦 Canada | 1 | |
| Spiny Softshell Turtle | ||||