🌿Native Nature

Ouachita Kidneyshell

Ptychobranchus occidentalis

Taxonomy

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

About

Ptychobranchus occidentalis is a species of freshwater mussel in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. It is endemic to the United States, where it is known from Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Its common name is Ouachita kidneyshell.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ouachita Kidneyshell?
The scientific name of Ouachita Kidneyshell is Ptychobranchus occidentalis.
What kingdom does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Ouachita Kidneyshell belong to?
Ouachita Kidneyshell belongs to the genus Ptychobranchus.