Spengler’s freshwater mussel  (Margaritifera auricularia)

Two live Spengler's freshwater mussels
Two live Spengler's freshwater mussels
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Facts

Also known as: Spengler's Freshwater Mussel
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderUnionoida
FamilyMargaritiferidae
GenusMargaritifera (1)

Status

Classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List (1).

Description

Information on Spengler’s freshwater mussel is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.

Authentication

This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact: arkive@wildscreen.org.uk

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
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