Western Fanshell Mussel Facts - Photos - Earth's Endangered Creatures

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Western Fanshell Mussel

Creature Facts

Scientific Name:

Cyprogenia aberti

Other Names and/or Listed subspecies:

Edible Naiad, Edible Pearlymussel

Group:

Clams

Status/Date Listed as Endangered:

EN-IUCN: 1996

Area(s) Where Listed As Endangered:

Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri

Facts Summary:
The Western Fanshell Mussel (Cyprogenia aberti) is a species of concern belonging in the species group "clams" and found in the following area(s): Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri. This species is also known by the following name(s): Edible Naiad, Edible Pearlymussel.

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Western Fanshell Mussel Facts Last Updated:
January 1, 2016

To Cite This Page:
Glenn, C. R. 2006. "Earth's Endangered Creatures - Western Fanshell Mussel Facts" (Online). Accessed 7/26/2024 at http://earthsendangered.com/profile.asp?sp=2455&ID=9.

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