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: Fort Knox.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Leptodea fragilis Fragile PapershellBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Quadrula quadrula MapleleafBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Actinonaias ligamentina MucketBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Potamilus alatus Pink HeelsplitterBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Potamilus ohiensis Pink PapershellBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Obliquaria reflexa Threehorn WartybackBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaFort KnoxNN Reference
9 species are listed.