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: Elva.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Truncilla truncata DeertoeBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Leptodea fragilis Fragile PapershellBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Utterbackia imbecillis Paper PondshellBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Cyclonaias pustulosa PimplebackBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Potamilus alatus Pink HeelsplitterBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Lampsilis ovata PocketbookBivalviaElvaNEYesReference
Toxolasma lividum Purple LilliputBivalviaElvaNEYesReference
Amblema plicata ThreeridgeBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Lasmigona complanata White HeelsplitterBivalviaElvaNN Reference
Lampsilis teres Yellow SandshellBivalviaElvaNN Reference
13 species are listed.