Eastern Elliptio

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Class

Bivalvia (Muscheln)

Order

Unionida (Unionida)

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Elliptio

Species

Elliptio complanata (Eastern Elliptio)

Similar Species in Elliptio

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Yellow Lance

Elliptio lanceolata

Near Threatened

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Northern lance

Elliptio fisheriana

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Elliptio?

The scientific name of Eastern Elliptio is Elliptio complanata. It belongs to the genus Elliptio.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Elliptio?

Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eastern Elliptio live?

Eastern Elliptio is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Eastern Elliptio belong to?

Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata) belongs to the genus Elliptio, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

Is Eastern Elliptio endangered?

No, Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eastern Elliptio belong to?

Eastern Elliptio (Elliptio complanata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Elliptio?

The closest relatives of Eastern Elliptio in the genus Elliptio include Yellow Lance, Northern lance.