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Witham Orb Mussel

Sphaerium solidum

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)
Class
Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)
Order
Sphaeriida (Sphaeriida)
Family
Sphaeriidae
Genus
Sphaerium
Species
Sphaerium solidum (Witham Orb Mussel)

Names in Other Languages

German Dickschalige 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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European Fingernail Clam
Sphaerium corneum
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Witham Orb Mussel?
The scientific name of Witham Orb Mussel is Sphaerium solidum. It belongs to the genus Sphaerium.
What is the conservation status of Witham Orb Mussel?
Witham Orb Mussel (Sphaerium solidum) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Witham Orb Mussel live?
Witham Orb Mussel is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Witham Orb Mussel belong to?
Witham Orb Mussel (Sphaerium solidum) belongs to the genus Sphaerium, which is part of the taxonomic family Sphaeriidae.
What kingdom does Witham Orb Mussel belong to?
Witham Orb Mussel (Sphaerium solidum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Witham Orb Mussel?
The closest relatives of Witham Orb Mussel in the genus Sphaerium include Arctic Fingernailclam, Rhomboid Fingernailclam, Grooved Fingernailclam, nut fingernailclam, Swamp Orb Mussel.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sphaerium — 9 Species

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Arctic Fingernailclam
Sphaerium nitidum
LC 🐾
Rhomboid Fingernailclam
Sphaerium rhomboideum
LC 🐾
Grooved Fingernailclam
Sphaerium simile
LC 🐾
nut fingernailclam
Sphaerium rivicola
NE 🐾
Swamp Orb Mussel
Sphaerium nucleus
LC 🐾
Striated Fingernailclam
Sphaerium striatinum
LC 🐾
Herrington Fingernailclam
Sphaerium occidentale
LC
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Witham Orb Mussel
Sphaerium solidum
NT
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European Fingernail Clam
Sphaerium corneum
LC
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