Aspatharia subreniformis
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| Aspatharia subreniformis (Sowerby, 1867) |
Aspatharia subreniformis is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Mutelidae.
It is a vulnerable species.
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[edit] Distribution
This species is endemic to Malawi, Africa.
[edit] Habitat
This mussel lives in freshwater lakes.
[edit] Conservation status
The survival of this mussel is threatened by habitat loss.
[edit] References
- Kaunda, E., Magombo, Z., Kahwa, D., Mailosi, A. & Lange, C.N. 2004. Aspatharia subreniformis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 06 August 2007.
