Updated distribution for two freshwater mussel species of conservation concern in Oklahoma
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Abstract
Qualitative and quantitative sampling efforts in the Verdigris River, OK (upstream of Lake Oologah), yielded new distributional records of 2 freshwater mussel species of conservation need: Cyprogenia aberti (Western Fanshell) and Ptychobranchus occidentalis (Ouachita Kidneyshell). The Ouachita Kidneyshell has not been documented alive during a scientific survey in the Oklahoma portion of the Verdigris River in nearly 100 years. Our observations extend the known distribution for the Western Fanshell further downstream into Oklahoma by ∼36 river km. These findings indicate an expansion in the known range and potential improvement in the populations of 2 imperiled mussel species, contrary to the prevailing global trend of mussel population decline.
Suggested Citation
Torolski, H., Long, J.M., Lonsinger, R.C., and Bruckerhoff, L., 2024, Updated distribution for two freshwater mussel species of conservation concern in Oklahoma: Southeastern Naturalist, v. 23, no. 3, p. N44-N49, https://doi.org/10.1656/058.023.0314.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Updated distribution for two freshwater mussel species of conservation concern in Oklahoma |
| Series title | Southeastern Naturalist |
| DOI | 10.1656/058.023.0314 |
| Volume | 23 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2024 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | BioOne |
| Contributing office(s) | Coop Res Unit Atlanta |
| Description | 6 p. |
| First page | N44 |
| Last page | N49 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Oklahoma |
| Other Geospatial | Verdigris River |