🌿Native Nature

Tennessee Clubshell

Pleurobema oviforme

Taxonomy

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

About

The Tennessee clubshell (Pleurobema oviforme) is a species of freshwater mussel in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. It is native to the eastern United States, where it occurs in Alabama, Kentucky, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. It also previously occurred in Mississippi.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tennessee Clubshell?
The scientific name of Tennessee Clubshell is Pleurobema oviforme.
What is the conservation status of Tennessee Clubshell?
The Tennessee Clubshell has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What kingdom does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Tennessee Clubshell belong to?
Tennessee Clubshell belongs to the genus Pleurobema.