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: Olive Hill.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Lasmigona compressa Creek HeelsplitterBivalviaOlive HillNEYesReference
Strophitus undulatus CreeperBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Lasmigona costata FlutedshellBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Leptodea fragilis Fragile PapershellBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Leaunio lienosus Little SpectaclecaseBivalviaOlive HillNTYesReference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Villosa iris Rainbow (genus Villosa)BivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Simpsonaias ambigua Salamander MusselBivalviaOlive HillNTYesReference
Amblema plicata ThreeridgeBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaOlive HillNN Reference
14 species are listed.