- Source: Lampsilis bracteata
Lampsilis bracteata, also known as the Texas fatmucket, is a species of freshwater mussel in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. This species is endemic to the tributaries of the Colorado River within the Edwards Plateau region in Texas, the United States. Populations from the upper Guadalupe River basin are now assigned to a distinct species, Lampsilis bergmanni. The two species are morphologically indistinguishable but genetically distinct.
Habitat
Lampsilis bracteata occurs in streams and smaller rivers at depths less than 1 m (3 ft).
Description
Lampsilis bracteata grows to a shell length of about 10 cm (4 in). It is sexually dimorphic: males are more elliptical whereas females are oval to quadrate.
References
External links
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; 12-Month Finding on a Petition To List Texas Fatmucket, Golden Orb, Smooth Pimpleback, Texas Pimpleback, and Texas Fawnsfoot as Threatened or Endangered". Office of the Federal Register.
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