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Sheepnose Mussel
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SHEEPNOSE
MUSSEL
What's its name?
Plethobasus cyphyus
(Sheepnose Nussel)
Current geographic range of the species
Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Sheepnose mussels live in larger rivers and streams where they are usually found in shallow areas with moderate to swift currents that flow over coarse sand and gravel.
endangered
date: 04-12-2012
Threat to species
Dams affect both upstream and downstream mussel populations by disrupting seasonal flow patterns, scouring river bottoms, changing water temperatures and eliminating river habitat.
conservation efforts
Help improve water quality in your local streams by minimizing use of lawn-care chemicals and properly disposing of or recycling hazardous materials found in your home, like batteries, paint, car oil, and pesticides.