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: Paintsville.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaPaintsvilleNN Reference
Elliptio crassidens ElephantearBivalviaPaintsvilleNSYesReference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaPaintsvilleNN Reference
Fusconaia subrotunda LongsolidBivalviaPaintsvilleTTYesReference
Obovaria subrotunda Round HickorynutBivalviaPaintsvilleTTYesReference
Sphaerium striatinum Striated FingernailclamBivalviaPaintsvilleNNYesReference
6 species are listed.