swollen river mussel

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)

Order

Unionida (Unionida)

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Unio

Species

Unio tumidus (swollen river mussel)

Names in Other Languages

German Aufgeblasene Flussmuschel

Similar Species in Unio

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Painter's Mussel

Unio pictorum

Near Threatened

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Thick Shelled River Mussel

Unio crassus

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of swollen river mussel?

The scientific name of swollen river mussel is Unio tumidus. It belongs to the genus Unio.

What is the conservation status of swollen river mussel?

swollen river mussel (Unio tumidus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does swollen river mussel live?

swollen river mussel is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does swollen river mussel belong to?

swollen river mussel (Unio tumidus) belongs to the genus Unio, which is part of the taxonomic family Unionidae.

Is swollen river mussel endangered?

No, swollen river mussel (Unio tumidus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does swollen river mussel belong to?

swollen river mussel (Unio tumidus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of swollen river mussel?

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