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Painter's Mussel

Unio pictorum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Bivalvia (двустворчатые)

Species

Unio pictorum (Painter's Mussel)

Names in Other Languages

French mulette des peintres

German Malermuschel

Similar Species in Unio

Thick Shelled River Mussel

Unio crassus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Painter's Mussel?

The scientific name of Painter's Mussel is Unio pictorum. It belongs to the genus Unio.

What is the conservation status of Painter's Mussel?

Painter's Mussel (Unio pictorum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Painter's Mussel live?

Painter's Mussel is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Painter's Mussel belong to?

Painter's Mussel (Unio pictorum) belongs to the genus Unio, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

What kingdom does Painter's Mussel belong to?

Painter's Mussel (Unio pictorum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of Painter's Mussel?

The closest relatives of Painter's Mussel in the genus Unio include swollen river mussel, Thick Shelled River Mussel.