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Spiny Riversnail

Io fluvialis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Gastropoda ›Family: Pleuroceridae ›Genus: Io

About

The spiny river snail, scientific name Io fluvialis, is a species of freshwater snail, an aquatic mollusk in the family Pleuroceridae. This is the only species in the genus Io. This species is endemic to the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spiny Riversnail?
The scientific name of Spiny Riversnail is Io fluvialis.
What is the conservation status of Spiny Riversnail?
The Spiny Riversnail has a conservation status of Endangered.
What kingdom does Spiny Riversnail belong to?
Spiny Riversnail belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Spiny Riversnail belong to?
Spiny Riversnail belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Spiny Riversnail belong to?
Spiny Riversnail belongs to the class Gastropoda.
What family does Spiny Riversnail belong to?
Spiny Riversnail belongs to the family Pleuroceridae.
What genus does Spiny Riversnail belong to?
Spiny Riversnail belongs to the genus Io.