245 observationsLeast Concern
Lake Floater
Pyganodon lacustris
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Unionida ›Family: Unionidae ›Genus: Pyganodon
About
Pyganodon lacustris is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. It is endemic to the United States, where it is known to occur in Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, New York, Indiana and Wisconsin. It may also occur in the Great Lakes and into Canada, however its full range has not been fully assessed. It is commonly called the lake floater.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Lake Floater is Pyganodon lacustris.
- Lake Floater belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Lake Floater belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Lake Floater belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Lake Floater belongs to the order Unionida.
- Lake Floater belongs to the family Unionidae.
- Lake Floater belongs to the genus Pyganodon.