Tar river spiny mussel  (Elliptio steinstansana)

Tar river spiny mussel
Tar river spiny mussel
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Facts

Also known as: Tar river spinymussel
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
OrderUnionoida
FamilyUnionidae
GenusElliptio (1)

Status

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

Description

Information on the tar river spiny 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 (August, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org/
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