Neosho Mucket
Neosho mucket
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- N/A
Restriction Notes:
- Survey & relocate mussels in designated occupied water bodies, or their direct tributaries, that occur within 330 ft upstream and 1.6 mi downstream of project footprint.
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation:
The Neosho mucket (Lampsilis rafinesqueana) is a freshwater clam that has a shell length of approximately four to six inches. Its shell can be described as oblong or kidney-shaped and light brown in color, though younger individuals may display greener hues. The shells of the male and female vary slightly in size and shape, with the female often being the larger of the two.
Natural Habitat:
Shallow riffles, or areas of moderate-swift flow with clean and stable gravel and rubble substrates.
