Eastern Floater

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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)

Order

Unionida (Unionida)

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Pyganodon

Species

Pyganodon cataracta (Eastern Floater)

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Giant Floater

Pyganodon grandis

Least Concern

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lake floater

Pyganodon lacustris

Least Concern

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Newfoundland Floater

Pyganodon fragilis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eastern Floater?

The scientific name of Eastern Floater is Pyganodon cataracta. It belongs to the genus Pyganodon.

What is the conservation status of Eastern Floater?

Eastern Floater (Pyganodon cataracta) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Eastern Floater live?

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

What family does Eastern Floater belong to?

Eastern Floater (Pyganodon cataracta) belongs to the genus Pyganodon, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

Is Eastern Floater endangered?

No, Eastern Floater (Pyganodon cataracta) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Eastern Floater belong to?

Eastern Floater (Pyganodon cataracta) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Eastern Floater?

The closest relatives of Eastern Floater in the genus Pyganodon include Giant Floater, lake floater, Newfoundland Floater.