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Rhomboid Fingernailclam

Sphaerium rhomboideum

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 (प्राणी)
Phylum
Mollusca (मोलस्का)
Class
Bivalvia (पटलक्लोमी)
Order
Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family
Sphaeriidae
Genus
Sphaerium
Species
Sphaerium rhomboideum (Rhomboid Fingernailclam)

Similar Species in Sphaerium

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Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
Least Concern
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Grooved Fingernailclam
Sphaerium simile
Least Concern
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nut fingernailclam
Sphaerium rivicola
Not Evaluated
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Swamp Orb Mussel
Sphaerium nucleus
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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Witham Orb Mussel
Sphaerium solidum
Near Threatened
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European Fingernail Clam
Sphaerium corneum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rhomboid Fingernailclam?
The scientific name of Rhomboid Fingernailclam is Sphaerium rhomboideum. It belongs to the genus Sphaerium.
What is the conservation status of Rhomboid Fingernailclam?
Rhomboid Fingernailclam (Sphaerium rhomboideum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rhomboid Fingernailclam live?
Rhomboid Fingernailclam is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Rhomboid Fingernailclam belong to?
Rhomboid Fingernailclam (Sphaerium rhomboideum) belongs to the genus Sphaerium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriidae.
Is Rhomboid Fingernailclam endangered?
No, Rhomboid Fingernailclam (Sphaerium rhomboideum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rhomboid Fingernailclam belong to?
Rhomboid Fingernailclam (Sphaerium rhomboideum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).
What are the closest relatives of Rhomboid Fingernailclam?
The closest relatives of Rhomboid Fingernailclam in the genus Sphaerium include Arctic Fingernailclam, Grooved Fingernailclam, nut fingernailclam, Swamp Orb Mussel, Striated Fingernailclam.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Sphaerium — 9 Species

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Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
LC
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Rhomboid Fingernailclam
Sphaerium rhomboideum
LC
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Grooved Fingernailclam
Sphaerium simile
LC 🐾
nut fingernailclam
Sphaerium rivicola
NE 🐾
Swamp Orb Mussel
Sphaerium nucleus
LC 🐾
Striated Fingernailclam
Sphaerium striatinum
LC 🐾
Herrington Fingernailclam
Sphaerium occidentale
LC 🐾
Witham Orb Mussel
Sphaerium solidum
NT 🐾
European Fingernail Clam
Sphaerium corneum
LC
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