Common name: Slippershell Mussel

Scientific name: Alasmidonta viridis (Rafinesque, 1820)

Class:

Bivalvia (Bivalves)

Order:

Unionoida (Freshwater Mussels)

Family:

Unionidae (Unionid Mussels)

Synonyms:

Other common names:

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Habitat type(s):

Habitat description(s)

Riverine:

BIG RIVER, MEDIUM RIVER, CREEK, Riffle, High gradient, Moderate gradient

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Ecological systems and subsytems (about):

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Conservation:

Global conservation status rank:

G4G5

Apparently or Demonstrably Secure globally - Uncommon to common in the world, but not rare; usually widespread, but may be rare in some parts of its range; possibly some cause for long-term concern due to declines or other factors. More information is needed to assign either G4 or G5.

State conservation status rank:

S1?

Critically Imperiled in New York (most likely) - Conservation status is uncertain, but most likely especially vulnerable to disappearing from New York due to extreme rarity or other factors; typically 5 or fewer populations or locations in New York, very few individuals, very restricted range, very few remaining acres (or miles of stream), and/or very steep declines. More information is needed to assign a firm conservation status.

Federal protection:

Not Listed

State protection:

Not Listed

Not listed or protected by New York State.

SGCN:

NYNHP track status:

Y: Track all extant and selected historical EOs

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More information:

Conservation guide:

None

NatureServe explorer link:

https://explorer.natureserve.org/Taxon/ELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.112021/Alasmidonta_viridis/