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Scientific Name: Toxolasma pullusClassification:  State Endangered Photo Credit: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta viridis Classification:  State Endangered  Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Elliptio dilatataClassification:  State Special Concern 

Scientific Name: Parvaspina steinstansanaClassification:  Federal and State EndangeredThe Tar River spinymussel was first described by Johnson and Clarke (1983). Shells rarely exceed 55 mm in length. Clean young shells are shiny, usually yellowish-brown, and rayed. Older shells become brownish and tend to lack rays.

Scientific Name: Fusconaia barnesianaClassification:  State EndangeredPhoto Credit: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Leptodea ochraceaClassification:  State ThreatenedPhoto Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Villosa trabalis

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta undulataClassification:  State EndangeredPhoto Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Fusconaia flava Classification:  State Extirpated

Scientific Name: Lampsilis fullerkatiClassification:  State ThreatenedPhoto Credit: NCWRC