Elktoe

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 (동물)

Phylum

Mollusca (연체동물)

Class

Bivalvia (이매패류)

Order

Unionida (석패목)

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Alasmidonta

Species

Alasmidonta marginata (Elktoe)

Similar Species in Alasmidonta

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Brook Floater

Alasmidonta varicosa

Vulnerable

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Dwarf Wedge Mussel

Alasmidonta heterodon

Vulnerable

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Triangle Floater

Alasmidonta undulata

Least Concern

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Brook Wedge Mussel

Alasmidonta viridis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Elktoe?

The scientific name of Elktoe is Alasmidonta marginata. It belongs to the genus Alasmidonta.

What is the conservation status of Elktoe?

Elktoe (Alasmidonta marginata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Elktoe live?

Elktoe is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.

What family does Elktoe belong to?

Elktoe (Alasmidonta marginata) belongs to the genus Alasmidonta, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

Is Elktoe endangered?

No, Elktoe (Alasmidonta marginata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Elktoe belong to?

Elktoe (Alasmidonta marginata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Elktoe?

The closest relatives of Elktoe in the genus Alasmidonta include Brook Floater, Dwarf Wedge Mussel, Triangle Floater, Brook Wedge Mussel.