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: Orangeburg.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Strophitus undulatus CreeperBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaOrangeburgNSYesReference
Amblema plicata ThreeridgeBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
Megalonaias nervosa WashboardBivalviaOrangeburgNN Reference
7 species are listed.