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moule pygmée

Limnoperna fortunei

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (5 countries).

🇰🇷 South Korea 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇻🇳 Vietnam 🇰🇭 Cambodia 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇧🇴 Bolivia 🇺🇾 Uruguay 🇵🇾 Paraguay 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Species

Limnoperna fortunei (moule pygmée)

Names in Other Languages

French moule pygmée

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of moule pygmée?

The scientific name of moule pygmée is Limnoperna fortunei. It belongs to the genus Limnoperna.

What is the conservation status of moule pygmée?

moule pygmée (Limnoperna fortunei) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does moule pygmée live?

moule pygmée is found in Widely distributed across Asia (7 countries), Europe (Denmark, Norway, Sweden), and South America (5 countries).. Countries include Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Denmark, Indonesia, Japan, Norway, Paraguay.

What family does moule pygmée belong to?

moule pygmée (Limnoperna fortunei) belongs to the genus Limnoperna, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

Is moule pygmée endangered?

No, moule pygmée (Limnoperna fortunei) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does moule pygmée belong to?

moule pygmée (Limnoperna fortunei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).