European Fingernail Clam

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Bivalvia (二枚貝)

Order

Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)

Family

Sphaeriidae

Genus

Sphaerium

Species

Sphaerium corneum (European Fingernail Clam)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeine Kugelmuschel

Similar Species in Sphaerium

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Arctic Fingernailclam

Sphaerium nitidum

Least Concern

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Rhomboid Fingernailclam

Sphaerium rhomboideum

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Fingernail Clam?

The scientific name of European Fingernail Clam is Sphaerium corneum. It belongs to the genus Sphaerium.

What is the conservation status of European Fingernail Clam?

European Fingernail Clam (Sphaerium corneum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European Fingernail Clam live?

European Fingernail Clam is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine, United States.

What family does European Fingernail Clam belong to?

European Fingernail Clam (Sphaerium corneum) belongs to the genus Sphaerium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriidae.

Is European Fingernail Clam endangered?

No, European Fingernail Clam (Sphaerium corneum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European Fingernail Clam belong to?

European Fingernail Clam (Sphaerium corneum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of European Fingernail Clam?

The closest relatives of European Fingernail Clam in the genus Sphaerium include Arctic Fingernailclam, Rhomboid Fingernailclam, Grooved Fingernailclam, nut fingernailclam, Swamp Orb Mussel.