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Malermuschel

Unio pictorum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Species

Unio pictorum (Malermuschel)

Names in Other Languages

French mulette des peintres

German Malermuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Malermuschel?

The scientific name of Malermuschel is Unio pictorum. It belongs to the genus Unio.

What is the conservation status of Malermuschel?

Malermuschel (Unio pictorum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Malermuschel live?

Malermuschel is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Malermuschel belong to?

Malermuschel (Unio pictorum) belongs to the genus Unio, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

What kingdom does Malermuschel belong to?

Malermuschel (Unio pictorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Malermuschel?

The closest relatives of Malermuschel in the genus Unio include Aufgeblasene Flussmuschel, Kleine Flußmuschel.