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: Simpsonville.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Corbicula fluminea Asiatic ClamBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Lampsilis siliquoidea FatmucketBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Pyganodon grandis Giant FloaterBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Sphaerium simile Grooved FingernailclamBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Utterbackia imbecillis Paper PondshellBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Sphaerium fabale River FingernailclamBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
Simpsonaias ambigua Salamander MusselBivalviaSimpsonvilleNTYesReference
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell MusselBivalviaSimpsonvilleNSYesReference
Lasmigona complanata White HeelsplitterBivalviaSimpsonvilleNN Reference
9 species are listed.