Anodontoides radiatus explained

Anodontoides radiatus is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. In 2018, Smith, Johnson, Pfeiffer and Gangloff placed this species in genus Strophitus on the basis of morphological and molecular features.^[1] As of 2023, it is under review for listing under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.^[2]

Distribution

This species is endemic to the United States.

Notes and References

1. Smith. Chase H.. Johnson. Nathan A.. Pfeiffer. John M.. Gangloff. Michael M.. Molecular and morphological data reveal non-monophyly and speciation in imperiled freshwater mussels (Anodontoides and Strophitus). Molecular Phylogenetics and Evolution. 119. 2018. 50–62. 10.1016/j.ympev.2017.10.018. 29074460 .
2. Web site: Rayed creekshell (Anodontoides radiatus). Environmental Conservation Online System. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. 6 April 2023.