🌿Native Nature

Yellow Sandshell

Lampsilis teres

Taxonomy

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

About

Lampsilis teres, the yellow sandshell or slough sandshell, is a freshwater mussel native to the United States and Mexico. Although it is considered a species of least concern on the IUCN Red List, it is extirpated from (locally extinct) and endangered in parts of its range.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Sandshell?
The scientific name of Yellow Sandshell is Lampsilis teres.
What kingdom does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the order Unionida.
What family does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the family Unionidae.
What genus does Yellow Sandshell belong to?
Yellow Sandshell belongs to the genus Lampsilis.