VUVulnerable
Salamander Mussel
Simpsonaias ambigua
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)· majorRocky areas· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionResource & habitat protectionSpecies managementSpecies recoveryAwareness & communicationsLegislation
Other threatened species in UNIONIDAE
Threatened in Canada
Frequently asked questions
Why is Salamander Mussel classified as Vulnerable?
Salamander Mussel is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Salamander Mussel live?
Salamander Mussel occurs in Canada, and 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 Salamander Mussel?
The main threats to Salamander Mussel are 1.1, 7.2, 8.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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