Where to see a Spiny Softshell in Arizona

The Spiny Softshell is recorded in the counties of 18 Arizona state parks (research-grade iNaturalist observations). Ranked by how often it is observed in each area:

  1. Catalina State Park
  2. Pusch Ridge Wilderness Area
  3. Oracle State Park
  4. Picacho Peak State Park
  5. Lost Dutchman State Park
  6. Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park
  7. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park
  8. Papago State Park
  9. Roper Lake State Park
  10. Dankworth Pond State Park
  11. Alamo Lake State Park
  12. Buckskin Mountain State Park
  13. Bucksin Mountain State Park
  14. Dead Horse Ranch State Park
  15. Red Rock State Park
  16. Fort Verde State Park
  17. Lake Havasu State Park
  18. Cattail Cove State Park

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

Spiny Softshell in other states โ†’ ยท All Arizona state parks โ†’