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A selection of species found in North Carolina.
Scientific Name: Elliptio roanokensis
Classification: State Special Concern
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Toxolasma pullus
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Alasmidonta viridis
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Elliptio steinstansana
Classification: Federal and State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Lasmigona holstonia
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Fusconaia barnesiana
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Leptodea ochracea
Classification: State Threatened
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Alasmidonta undulata
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Lampsilis fullerkati
Classification: State Threatened
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Elliptio waccamawensis
Classification: State Threatened
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Lampsilis fasciola
Classification: State Special Concern
Photo Credit: NCWRC
Scientific Name: Lampsilis cariosa
Classification: State Endangered
Photo Credit: NCWRC