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: Leighton.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Strophitus undulatus CreeperBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Ptychobranchus fasciolaris KidneyshellBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Leaunio lienosus Little SpectaclecaseBivalviaLeightonNTYesReference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Villosa iris Rainbow (genus Villosa)BivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Epioblasma triquetra SnuffboxBivalviaLeightonEEYesReference
Eurynia dilatata SpikeBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed LampmusselBivalviaLeightonNN Reference
10 species are listed.