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Shining Peaclam

Euglesa nitida

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark and United States.

🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Mollusca (Weichtiere)
Class
Bivalvia (Muscheln)
Order
Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family
Sphaeriidae
Genus
Euglesa
Species
Euglesa nitida (Shining Peaclam)

Similar Species in Euglesa

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Arctic-alpine Pea Clam
Euglesa conventus
Least Concern
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Lilljeborg Peaclam
Euglesa lilljeborgii
Least Concern
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Quadrangular Peaclam
Euglesa milium
Least Concern
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Short-ended Pea Mussel
Euglesa subtruncata
Least Concern
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Red-crusted Pea Mussel
Euglesa personata
Not Evaluated
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Henslow Peaclam
Euglesa henslowana
Least Concern
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Porous Pea Mussel
Euglesa obtusalis
Least Concern
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Caserta Pea Mussel
Euglesa casertana
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Shining Peaclam?
The scientific name of Shining Peaclam is Euglesa nitida. It belongs to the genus Euglesa.
What is the conservation status of Shining Peaclam?
Shining Peaclam (Euglesa nitida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Shining Peaclam live?
Shining Peaclam is found in Distributed across Denmark and United States.. Countries include Denmark, United States.
What family does Shining Peaclam belong to?
Shining Peaclam (Euglesa nitida) belongs to the genus Euglesa, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriidae.
Is Shining Peaclam endangered?
No, Shining Peaclam (Euglesa nitida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Shining Peaclam belong to?
Shining Peaclam (Euglesa nitida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Shining Peaclam?
The closest relatives of Shining Peaclam in the genus Euglesa include Arctic-alpine Pea Clam, Lilljeborg Peaclam, Quadrangular Peaclam, Short-ended Pea Mussel, Red-crusted Pea Mussel.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Euglesa — 9 Species

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Arctic-alpine Pea Clam
Euglesa conventus
LC 🐾
Lilljeborg Peaclam
Euglesa lilljeborgii
LC 🐾
Quadrangular Peaclam
Euglesa milium
LC 🐾
Short-ended Pea Mussel
Euglesa subtruncata
LC 🐾
Red-crusted Pea Mussel
Euglesa personata
NE 🐾
Henslow Peaclam
Euglesa henslowana
LC
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Shining Peaclam
Euglesa nitida
LC
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Porous Pea Mussel
Euglesa obtusalis
LC 🐾
Caserta Pea Mussel
Euglesa casertana
NE
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