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catspaw

Epioblasma obliquata

Classification

Family
Unionidae

Epioblasma obliquata, commonly called the catspaw, is a species of freshwater mussel. It is native to eastern North America, where it is classified as endangered under the Endangered Species Act. There are two subspecies, each with distinct morphology.

Distribution

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