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Scientific Name: Toxolasma pullus

Classification:  State Endangered 

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Scientific Name: Alasmidonta viridis 

Classification:  State Endangered  

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Scientific Name: Elliptio dilatata
Classification:  State Special Concern 

Scientific Name: Parvaspina steinstansana

Classification:  Federal and State Endangered

The 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 barnesiana

Classification:  State Endangered

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Scientific Name: Leptodea ochracea

Classification:  State Threatened

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Scientific Name: Villosa trabalis

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta undulata

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Fusconaia flava 

Classification:  State Extirpated

Scientific Name: Lampsilis fullerkati

Classification:  State Threatened

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