🌿Native Nature

Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel

Lampsilis higginsii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Unionida ›Family: Unionidae ›Genus: Lampsilis

About

Lampsilis higginsii is a rare species of freshwater mussel known by the common name Higgins' eye pearly mussel. It is native to the United States, where it occurs in the Mississippi River and the drainages of some of its tributaries. It is threatened by the introduced zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha). It is a federally listed endangered species of the United States.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel?
The scientific name of Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel is Lampsilis higginsii.
What kingdom does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belong to?
Higgins' Eye Pearly Mussel belongs to the genus Lampsilis.