Altamaha arcmussel
The Altamaha arcmussel (Alasmidonta arcula) is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve in the family Unionidae.
| Altamaha arcmussel | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Alasmidonta |
| Species: | A. arcula |
| Binomial name | |
| Alasmidonta arcula (I. Lea, 1838) | |
It is an endangered species.
Distribution
This species is endemic to the United States.
Habitat
This mussel lives in rivers.
Conservation status
This species is threatened by habitat loss.
References
- Cummings, K.; Cordeiro, J. & Perez, K. (2012). "Alasmidonta arcula". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2012: e.T773A3142177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T773A3142177.en. Retrieved 19 December 2017.
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