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Gemeine Kugelmuschel

Sphaerium corneum

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Kugelmuschel

Similar Species in Sphaerium

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Dickschalige Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium solidum
Near Threatened
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Fluss-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium rivicola
Not Evaluated
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Sumpf-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium nucleus
Least Concern
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Grooved Fingernailclam
Sphaerium simile
Least Concern
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Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
Least Concern
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Striated Fingernailclam
Sphaerium striatinum
Least Concern
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Herrington Fingernailclam
Sphaerium occidentale
Least Concern
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Rhomboid Fingernailclam
Sphaerium rhomboideum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeine Kugelmuschel?
The scientific name of Gemeine Kugelmuschel is Sphaerium corneum. It belongs to the genus Sphaerium.
What is the conservation status of Gemeine Kugelmuschel?
Gemeine Kugelmuschel (Sphaerium corneum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Gemeine Kugelmuschel live?
Gemeine Kugelmuschel is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.
What family does Gemeine Kugelmuschel belong to?
Gemeine Kugelmuschel (Sphaerium corneum) belongs to the genus Sphaerium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriidae.
Is Gemeine Kugelmuschel endangered?
No, Gemeine Kugelmuschel (Sphaerium corneum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Gemeine Kugelmuschel belong to?
Gemeine Kugelmuschel (Sphaerium corneum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Gemeine Kugelmuschel?
The closest relatives of Gemeine Kugelmuschel in the genus Sphaerium include Dickschalige Kugelmuschel, Fluss-Kugelmuschel, Sumpf-Kugelmuschel, Arctic Fingernailclam, Striated Fingernailclam.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Sphaerium — 9 Species

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Dickschalige Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium solidum
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Fluss-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium rivicola
NE
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Gemeine Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium corneum
LC
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Sumpf-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium nucleus
LC 🐾
Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
LC 🐾
Striated Fingernailclam
Sphaerium striatinum
LC 🐾
Herrington Fingernailclam
Sphaerium occidentale
LC 🐾
Grooved Fingernailclam
Sphaerium simile
LC 🐾
Rhomboid Fingernailclam
Sphaerium rhomboideum
LC
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