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: Richardson.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Ligumia recta Black SandshellBivalviaRichardsonNSYesReference
Lasmigona costata FlutedshellBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Fusconaia subrotunda LongsolidBivalviaRichardsonTTYesReference
Actinonaias ligamentina MucketBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Cyclonaias pustulosa PimplebackBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Potamilus alatus Pink HeelsplitterBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Tritogonia verrucosa PistolgripBivalviaRichardsonNN Reference
Obovaria subrotunda Round HickorynutBivalviaRichardsonTTYesReference
10 species are listed.