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: Austin.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Strophitus undulatus CreeperBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Lasmigona costata FlutedshellBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Ptychobranchus fasciolaris KidneyshellBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Leaunio lienosus Little SpectaclecaseBivalviaAustinNTYesReference
Potamilus alatus Pink HeelsplitterBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Tritogonia verrucosa PistolgripBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Cyclonaias tuberculata Purple WartybackBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Eurynia dilatata SpikeBivalviaAustinNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaAustinNN Reference
9 species are listed.