ENEndangered
Oyster Mussel
Epioblasma capsaeformis
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Wetlands (inland) - Permanent rivers/streams· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoverySpecies reintroductionFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationPolicies and regulations
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Threatened in United States
Frequently asked questions
Why is Oyster Mussel classified as Endangered?
Oyster Mussel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Oyster Mussel live?
Oyster Mussel occurs in United States. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Oyster Mussel?
The main threats to Oyster Mussel are 1.1, 11.4, 2.1, and 2.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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