Altamaha arcmussel
| Altamaha arcmussel | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionoida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Alasmidonta |
| Species: | A. arcula |
| Binomial name | |
| Alasmidonta arcula (I. Lea, 1838) | |
The altamaha arcmussel, scientific name Alasmidonta arcula, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve in the family Unionidae.
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". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2013.2. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
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