Western Fanshell
Western Fanshell
Seasonal Restriction Dates:
- N/A
Restriction Notes:
- N/A
Photo Credit: USFWS
Short Description from Oklahoma Wildlife Conservation:
The Western Fanshell (Cyprogenia aberti) have a thick, compressed to moderately inflated, round to triangular shell that is up to 3 inches in length. The posterior ridge is prominent and raised with a shallow sulcus from umbo to middle of the ventral margin.
Natural Habitat:
Large creeks & rivers with moderate to swift current & gravel-sand substrate; good water quality.
