🌿Native Nature

Pink Heelsplitter

Potamilus alatus

Taxonomy

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

About

The Pink Heelsplitter (Potamilus alatus) is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, commonly known as the river mussels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pink Heelsplitter?
The scientific name of Pink Heelsplitter is Potamilus alatus.
What kingdom does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Pink Heelsplitter belong to?
Pink Heelsplitter belongs to the genus Potamilus.