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.
US Status Definitions     Kentucky Status Definitions

List Class of Bivalvia (Mussels) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Homer.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Leaunio ortmanni Kentucky CreekshellBivalviaHomerNEYesReference
Villosa iris Rainbow (genus Villosa)BivalviaHomerNN Reference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaHomerNSYesReference
Sphaerium striatinum Striated FingernailclamBivalviaHomerNNYesReference
4 species are listed.