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: Louisville West.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Ligumia recta Black SandshellBivalviaLouisville WestNSYesReference
Ellipsaria lineolata ButterflyBivalviaLouisville WestNNYesReference
Pleurobema clava ClubshellBivalviaLouisville WestEEYesReference
Reginaia ebenus EbonyshellBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Cyprogenia stegaria FanshellBivalviaLouisville WestEEYesReference
Theliderma metanevra MonkeyfaceBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Cyclonaias pustulosa PimplebackBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Potamilus alatus Pink HeelsplitterBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Lampsilis abrupta Pink MucketBivalviaLouisville WestEEYesReference
Pleurobema rubrum Pyramid PigtoeBivalviaLouisville WestPTEYesReference
Obovaria retusa Ring PinkBivalviaLouisville WestEEYesReference
Obliquaria reflexa Threehorn WartybackBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
Megalonaias nervosa WashboardBivalviaLouisville WestNN Reference
14 species are listed.