Pyganodon cataracta (Say, 1817) is a animal in the Unionidae family, order Unionida, kingdom Animalia. Not known to be toxic.
Pyganodon cataracta (Say, 1817)
Pyganodon cataracta is a large North American Atlantic coastal freshwater mussel found in soft-bottomed ponds, rivers, and small lakes.
Pyganodon cataracta, scientifically named Pyganodon cataracta (Say, 1817), can reach a size of 10–15 centimetres, which is 3.9–5.9 inches. This mussel lives in freshwater habitats along the Atlantic coast of North America, with a range that extends from Alabama to parts of Canada. It is most commonly found in soft-bottomed ponds, rivers, and small lakes.
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