Long Fingernail Clam
Sphaerium transversum (Say, 1829)
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Mollusca |
| Class | Bivalvia |
| Order | Sphaeriida |
| Family | Sphaeriidae |
| Genus | Sphaerium |
| Species | Sphaerium transversum (Say, 1829) |
Description
Diagnostic characters
- Ecological class
- Accidental
Distribution
Range
Known from one county in Missouri.
Continent
North America
Country
United States
States and provinces
Missouri
Counties
- Missouri
- Perry
Conservation and management
State and federal status
Not listed under the U.S. Endangered Species Act
References
- Webb, D.W., Taylor, S.J. & Krejca, J.K. 1993. The biological resources of Illinois caves and other subterranean environments. Illinois Natural History Survey, Champaign, Illinois, USA. 143 pp.
How to cite this account
Sphaerium transversum (Say, 1829). Cave Biology Data Portal, account SP-2951. https://cavebiology.org/species/sphaerium-transversum/ (accessed 6 September 2026).
Data sources and funding are listed in the Acknowledgments.
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