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

  1. 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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