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: Mount Vernon KY.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Ptychobranchus fasciolaris KidneyshellBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Cambarunio taeniatus Painted CreekshellBivalviaMount Vernon KYNSYesReference
Cyclonaias pustulosa PimplebackBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Villosa iris Rainbow (genus Villosa)BivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Pleurobema sintoxia Round PigtoeBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Eurynia dilatata SpikeBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
Pleurobema oviforme Tennessee ClubshellBivalviaMount Vernon KYNEYesReference
Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed LampmusselBivalviaMount Vernon KYNN Reference
9 species are listed.