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Painted Turtle vs Spiny Softshell

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle

Chrysemys picta

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Spiny Softshell

Spiny Softshell

Apalone spinifera

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Size

Painted Turtle

Painted Turtle

0.25 m

Human

1.75 m

Spiny Softshell

Spiny Softshell

0.54 m

Painted TurtleSpiny Softshell
Weight0.3–0.5 kg1.5–14 kg
Length10–25 cm13–54 cm
Top Speed16 km/h18 km/h
Lifespan20–50 yrs20–50 yrs
Incubation72 days65 days
Offspring4–15 4–32
DietOmnivoreOmnivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternDiurnalDiurnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, Lake, River, ForestRiver, Lake, Wetland
RegionsNorth AmericaNorth America
FamilyEmydidaeTrionychidae
OrderTestudinesTestudines