Rediscovery and genetic confirmation of the Threeridge Mussel, Amblema plicata (Say, 1817) (Bivalvia, Unionidae), in the Choctawhatchee River, Florida, USA
May 18, 2021
Recent freshwater mussel research has resulted in rediscovery of several species presumed extinct. We report the rediscovery of Amblema plicata (Say, 1817) in 2019 from the Choctawhatchee River, Florida, USA. Amblema plicata has not been reported in the Choctawhatchee river basin since 1958, more than 61 years ago. This species was collected during the long-term monitoring of freshwater mussels in Florida streams. We provide genetic confirmation of our voucher identification using a DNA barcoding approach and discuss potential risks to A. plicata populations in the Choctawhatchee river basin.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2021 |
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Title | Rediscovery and genetic confirmation of the Threeridge Mussel, Amblema plicata (Say, 1817) (Bivalvia, Unionidae), in the Choctawhatchee River, Florida, USA |
DOI | 10.15560/17.3.783 |
Authors | Lauren N. Patterson, Susan R. Geda, Nathan A. Johnson |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Check List |
Index ID | 70229234 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |