Altamaha arcmussel
| Altamaha arcmussel | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Alasmidonta |
| Species: | A. arcula
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| Binomial name | |
| Alasmidonta arcula (I. Lea, 1838)
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The Altamaha arcmussel (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. 2012: e.T773A3142177. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2012-1.RLTS.T773A3142177.en. Retrieved 16 November 2021.
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Categories:
- IUCN Red List endangered species
- Endemic fauna of the United States
- Molluscs of the United States
- Alasmidonta
- Bivalves described in 1838
- Taxa named by Isaac Lea
- Unionidae stubs