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Scientific Name: Elliptio waccamawensis

Classification:  State Threatened

Photo Credit: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Lampsilis fasciola

Classification:  State Special Concern

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Lasmigona decorata

Classification:  Federal and State Endangered

Scientific Name: Villosa vaughaniana

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credit: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta varicosa

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

The brook floater is usually kidney-shaped and the shell is orange to brown with green rays, but shell color can vary to include green and blue.  The foot is bright orange.

Scientific Name: Anodonta couperiana

Classification:  State Endangered

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Description

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Scientific Name: Fusconaia masoni

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Description

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Scientific Name: Lampsilis cariosa

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Alasmidonta raveneliana

Classification:  Federal and State Endangered

Photo Credits: Michael Perkins

Scientific Name: Elliptio lanceolata

Classification:  State Endangered

Photo Credit: Michael Perkins