Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Alabama

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 30 Alabama state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

1. Fort Toulouse State Park
2. Weogufka State Forest
3. Monte Sano State Park
4. Bladon Springs State Park
5. Saint Stephens State Forest
6. Selma State Park
7. Paul M. Grist State Park
8. Joe Wheeler State Park
9. Elk River Lodge State Park
10. Cheaha State Park
11. Chewacla State Park
12. Roland Cooper State Park
13. Lake Guntersville State Park
14. Cathedral Caverns State Park
15. Rickwood Caverns State Park
16. Wind Creek State Park
17. Chickasaw State Park
18. Sumter State Park
19. Cahaba River Wildlife Management Area
20. Oak Mountain State Park
21. Lakepoint State Park
22. Blue Springs State Park
23. Mallard-Fox Creek Wildlife Management Area
24. DeSoto State Park
25. Buck's Pocket State Park

These are county-level records — the species is documented in the area around each park, which is a strong steer rather than a guarantee for the park itself.

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