Species Information

Class of Bivalvia (Mussels) observations for selected quads


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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: Paris West.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Strophitus undulatus CreeperBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Lasmigona costata FlutedshellBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Lampsilis cardium Plain PocketbookBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Cambarunio iris RainbowBivalviaParis WestNNYesReference
Villosa iris Rainbow (genus Villosa)BivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaParis WestNSYesReference
Amblema plicata ThreeridgeBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
Fusconaia flava Wabash PigtoeBivalviaParis WestNN Reference
11 species are listed.