Species Information

Class of Bivalvia (Mussels) observations for selected quads


Linked life history provided courtesy of NatureServe Explorer.
Records may include both recent and historical observations.
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List Class of Bivalvia (Mussels) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Church Hill.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Cambarunio dactylus Cumberland River RainbowBivalviaChurch HillNNYesReference
Lasmigona costata FlutedshellBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Leptodea fragilis Fragile PapershellBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Ptychobranchus fasciolaris KidneyshellBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Leaunio vanuxemensis Mountain CreekshellBivalviaChurch HillNEYesReference
Cambarunio taeniatus Painted CreekshellBivalviaChurch HillNSYesReference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Pleurobema sintoxia Round PigtoeBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Eurynia dilatata SpikeBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaChurch HillNN Reference
12 species are listed.