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Freshwater Pearl Mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera)

Mollusks

Freshwater Pearl Mussel is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Margaritiferidae.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Filter Feeder 1
System (Realm)
Freshwater 2
Relationship to People
Hunted or Fished 3
Living or Extinct
Yes 4
Comparison
NatureServe Rank
G4 Apparently Secure 5
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 3
Scientific Name
Margaritifera margaritifera 4
Conservation Status
Endangered 4
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Bivalvia, Taxa
Source Freshwater pearl mussel (Wikidata)

In Biome

Freshwater, Biomes
Source Freshwater pearl mussel (Wikipedia)
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Canada

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Denmark

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North America

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Norway

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Sweden

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United States

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Sources
1. Freshwater pearl mussel (Wikipedia)
  • Article text
    It is thought that in areas where this species was once abundant, this filter feeding acted to clarify the water, benefiting other species which inhabited the rivers and streams.
  • In Biome: Freshwater, Lead section
    The freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) is an endangered species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusc in the family Margaritiferidae.
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2. GBIF Species API
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3. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Margaritifera margaritifera (Animal Diversity Web)
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Conservation Status: CITES
    CITES No special status
  • Economic Importance for Humans: Positive (hunted-fished)
    Illegal harvest of pearls from populations of freshwater pearl mussels continue today, making it necessary for wildlife agencies to keep secret the exact locations of freshwater pearl mussel populations.
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4. Freshwater pearl mussel (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Wikidata Q772012 (P225 taxon name)
  • Wikidata P141 (IUCN conservation status) claim, entity QID Q772012
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    IUCN Red List conservation status (Wikidata property P141): endangered.
  • Child Taxon Of: Bivalvia, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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5. NatureServe Explorer: Margaritifera margaritifera
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)
Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "G4"
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