Scaleshell Mussel
Scaleshell Mussel
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- N/A
Restriction Notes:
- Stretches of stable channels within designated occupied water bodies, or their direct tributaries within 330 ft upstream and 1.6 mi downstream of project footprint.
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation:
The Scaleshell Mussel (Leptodea leptodon) is a freshwater clam approximately 4-5 inches in length. Its shell is thin and elongated, with various shades of brown. Males and females can be distinguished by the shell shape, a characteristic this species shares with many other mussels.
Natural Habitat:
Rivers with riffle areas with assemblages of gravel, cobble, boulder, sand or mud, and good water quality.
