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: Lexington West.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaLexington WestNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaLexington WestNN Reference
Musculium transversum Long FingernailclamBivalviaLexington WestNN Reference
Sphaerium fabale River FingernailclamBivalviaLexington WestNN Reference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaLexington WestNSYesReference
Sphaerium striatinum Striated FingernailclamBivalviaLexington WestNNYesReference
6 species are listed.