How to Identify Hyriidae
Hyriidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Unionida, class Bivalvia. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hyriidae Species
Echyridella menziesii (Gray, 1843)
Echyridella menziesii (Gray, 1843)
Echyridella menziesii is an endangered endemic New Zealand freshwater mussel imp…
Diplodon chilensis (J.E.Gray, 1828)
Diplodon chilensis (J.E.Gray, 1828)
Diplodon chilensis is a freshwater hyriid mussel native to Chile and Argentina, …
Velesunio ambiguus (R.A.Philippi, 1847)
Velesunio ambiguus (R.A.Philippi, 1847)
Velesunio ambiguus is an Australian freshwater mussel that is eaten by Aborigina…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hyriidae?
Hyriidae animals belong to the Unionida order in the Animalia kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hyriidae?
Hyriidae is classified in the order Unionida, class Bivalvia, phylum Mollusca. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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