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: Perryville.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Anodontoides ferussacianus Cylindrical PapershellBivalviaPerryvilleNSYesReference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Leptodea fragilis Fragile PapershellBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Toxolasma parvum LilliputBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaPerryvilleNSYesReference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaPerryvilleNN Reference
9 species are listed.