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Grooved Fingernailclam

Sphaerium simile

Least Concern

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
Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family
Sphaeriidae
Genus
Sphaerium
Species
Sphaerium simile (Grooved Fingernailclam)

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Dickschalige Kugelmuschel
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Fluss-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium rivicola
Not Evaluated
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Gemeine Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium corneum
Least Concern
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Sumpf-Kugelmuschel
Sphaerium nucleus
Least Concern
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Striated Fingernailclam
Sphaerium striatinum
Least Concern
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Rhomboid Fingernailclam
Sphaerium rhomboideum
Least Concern
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Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
Least Concern
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Herrington Fingernailclam
Sphaerium occidentale
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Sphaerium — 9 Species

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