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Yellow Lance

Elliptio lanceolata

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Mollusca (رخويات)
Class
Bivalvia (ذوات الصدفتين)
Order
Unionida (محاريات نهرية)
Family
Unionidae
Genus
Elliptio
Species
Elliptio lanceolata (Yellow Lance)

Similar Species in Elliptio

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Eastern Elliptio
Elliptio complanata
Least Concern
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Northern lance
Elliptio fisheriana
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow Lance?
The scientific name of Yellow Lance is Elliptio lanceolata. It belongs to the genus Elliptio.
What is the conservation status of Yellow Lance?
Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow Lance live?
Yellow Lance is found in Found in United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include United States.
What family does Yellow Lance belong to?
Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata) belongs to the genus Elliptio, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.
What kingdom does Yellow Lance belong to?
Yellow Lance (Elliptio lanceolata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow Lance?
The closest relatives of Yellow Lance in the genus Elliptio include Eastern Elliptio, Northern lance.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Elliptio — 3 Species

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Eastern Elliptio
Elliptio complanata
LC
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Yellow Lance
Elliptio lanceolata
NT
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Northern lance
Elliptio fisheriana
LC
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