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Michigan's Special Animals
This list presents the Endangered (E), Threatened (T), and Probably Extirpated (X) animal species of Michigan, which are protected under the Endangered Species Act of the State of Michigan (Part 365 of PA 451, 1994 Michigan Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act). The current list became effective on April 9, 2009, after extensive review by technical advisors to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the citizenry of the state.
Also included in this list are animal species of Special Concern (SC). While not afforded legal protection under the Act, many of these species are of concern because of declining or relict populations in the state. Should these species continue to decline, they would be recommended for Threatened or Endangered status. Protection of Special Concern species now, before they reach dangerously low population levels, would prevent the need to list them in the future by maintaining adequate numbers of self-sustaining populations within Michigan. Some other potentially rare species are listed as Special Concern pending more precise information on their status in the state; when such information becomes available, they could be moved to threatened or endangered status or deleted from the list.
This list was produced by the Endangered Species Program of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Natural Features Inventory. English names in common usage or from published sources have been incorporated, when possible, to facilitate public understanding of and participation in the Endangered Species Program. To comment on the list or request additional copies, or for information on the Endangered Species Program, contact the Endangered Species Coordinator, Wildlife Division, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing, MI 48909 (517-373-1263). To report occurrences of these species, please contact us.
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Species listed alphabetically by scientific name Species grouped by category
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Amphibians Reptiles Birds Mammals Insects: Bees Insects: Beetles Insects: Butterflies and Moths Insects: Caddisflies
Insects: Cicadas and Hoppers Insects: Damselflies and Dragonflies
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Insects: Dobsonflies and Fishflies Insects: Grasshoppers and Crickets Insects: Mayflies Fish Mussels Fingernail and Pea Clams Snails
Code Definitions Amphibians Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Acris crepitans Blanchard's cricket Hylidae T G5T5 S2S3 Explorer blanchardi frog Abstract
Ambystoma opacum Marbled salamander Ambystomatidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Ambystoma Smallmouth Ambystomatidae E G5 S1 Explorer texanum salamander Abstract
Pseudacris triseriata Boreal chorus frog Hylidae SC G5 S1 Explorer maculata Siren intermedia Western lesser siren Sirenidae SC G5T5 SH nettingi
Reptiles Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Aspidoscelis Six-lined Teiidae T G5 SU Explorer sexlineata racerunner Clemmys guttata Spotted turtle Emydidae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Clonophis kirtlandii Kirtland's snake Colubridae E G2 S1 Explorer Abstract
Emydoidea Blanding's turtle Emydidae SC G4 S3 Explorer blandingii Abstract
Glyptemys Wood turtle Emydidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer insculpta Abstract
Nerodia Copperbelly water Colubridae LT E G5T3 S1 Explorer erythrogaster snake Abstract neglecta Pantherophis gloydi Eastern fox snake Colubridae T G3 S2 Explorer Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Pantherophis Gray ratsnake Colubridae SC G5T5 S3 Explorer spiloides Abstract Regina Queen snake Colubridae SC G5 S4 septemvittata Sistrurus catenatus Eastern Viperidae C SC G3G4T3T4Q S3S4 Explorer catenatus massasauga Abstract
Terrapene carolina Eastern box turtle Emydidae SC G5T5 S2S3 Explorer carolina Abstract
Birds Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Accipiter gentilis Northern goshawk Accipitridae SC G5 S3 Explorer Abstract
Ammodramus Henslow's sparrow Emberizidae E G4 S2S3 Explorer henslowii Abstract
Ammodramus Grasshopper Emberizidae SC G5 S3S4 Explorer savannarum sparrow Asio flammeus Short-eared owl Strigidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Asio otus Long-eared owl Strigidae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Botaurus lentiginosus American bittern Ardeidae SC G4 S3S4 Explorer Abstract
Buteo lineatus Red-shouldered Accipitridae T G5 S3S4 Explorer hawk Abstract
Charadrius melodus Piping plover Charadriidae LE E G3 S1 Explorer Abstract
Chlidonias niger Black tern Laridae SC G4 S3 Explorer Abstract
Chondestes Lark sparrow Emberizidae X G5 SX Explorer grammacus Circus cyaneus Northern harrier Accipitridae SC G5 S3 Explorer Abstract
Cistothorus palustris Marsh wren Troglodytidae SC G5 S3S4 Explorer Abstract
Coturnicops Yellow rail Rallidae T G4 S1S2 Explorer noveboracensis Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Cygnus buccinator Trumpeter swan Anatidae T G4 S3 Explorer
Dendroica cerulea Cerulean warbler Parulidae T G4 S3 Explorer Abstract
Dendroica discolor Prairie warbler Parulidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Dendroica dominica Yellow-throated Parulidae T G5 S1 Explorer warbler Abstract
Dendroica kirtlandii Kirtland's warbler Parulidae LE E G1 S1 Explorer Abstract
Falcipennis Spruce grouse Phasianidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer canadensis Abstract
Falco columbarius Merlin Falconidae T G5 S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Falco peregrinus Peregrine falcon Falconidae E G4 S1 Explorer Abstract
Gallinula chloropus Common moorhen Rallidae T G5 S3 Explorer
Gavia immer Common loon Gaviidae T G5 S3S4 Explorer Abstract
Haliaeetus Bald eagle Accipitridae SC G5 S4 Explorer leucocephalus Abstract
Ixobrychus exilis Least bittern Ardeidae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Lanius ludovicianus Migrant loggerhead Laniidae E G4T3Q S1 Explorer migrans shrike Abstract
Nycticorax nycticorax Black-crowned night Ardeidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer -heron Abstract
Pandion haliaetus Osprey Accipitridae SC G5 S4 Explorer Abstract
Phalaropus tricolor Wilson's phalarope Scolopacidae SC G5 S2 Explorer
Picoides arcticus Black-backed Picidae SC G5 S2 Explorer woodpecker Abstract
Protonotaria citrea Prothonotary Parulidae SC G5 S3 Explorer warbler Abstract
Rallus elegans King rail Rallidae E G4 S1 Explorer Abstract
Seiurus motacilla Louisiana Parulidae T G5 S2S3 Explorer waterthrush Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Spiza americana Dickcissel Cardinalidae SC G5 S3 Explorer
Sterna caspia Caspian tern Laridae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Sterna forsteri Forster's tern Laridae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Sterna hirundo Common tern Laridae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Sturnella neglecta Western Icteridae SC G5 S4 Explorer meadowlark Tympanuchus Sharp-tailed grouse Phasianidae SC G4 S3S4 Explorer phasianellus Abstract
Tyto alba Barn owl Tytonidae E G5 S1 Explorer
Wilsonia citrina Hooded warbler Parulidae SC G5 S3 Explorer
Xanthocephalus Yellow-headed Icteridae SC G5 S2 Explorer xanthocephalus blackbird Abstract
Code Definitions Mammals Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Alces americanus Moose Cervidae SC G5 S4 Explorer
Canis lupus Gray Wolf Canidae LE T G4 S3 Explorer
Cryptotis parva Least shrew Soricidae T G5 S1S2 Explorer
Felis concolor Cougar Felidae PS E G5 SH Explorer Glaucomys sabrinus Northern flying Sciuridae SC G5 S5 squirrel Lynx canadensis Lynx Felidae LT E G5 S1 Explorer
Microtus ochrogaster Prairie vole Muridae E G5 S1 Explorer
Microtus pinetorum Woodland vole Muridae SC G5 S3S4 Explorer Abstract
Myotis sodalis Indiana bat Vespertilionidae LE E G2 S1 Explorer Nycticeius humeralis Evening bat Vespertilionidae T G5 SNA Pipistrellus subflavus Eastern pipistrelle Vespertilionidae SC G5 S2 Explorer
Sorex fumeus Smoky shrew Soricidae T G5 S1 Explorer
Insects: Bees
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Bombus affinis Rusty-patched Apidae SC GU SNR bumble bee Bombus terricola Yellow banded Apidae SC GU SNR bumble bee
Code Definitions Insects: Beetles Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Brychius hungerfordi Hungerford's Haliplidae LE E G1 S1 Explorer crawling water Abstract beetle Dryobius sexnotatus Six-banded longhorn Cerambycidae T GNR SH Explorer beetle Liodessus cantralli Cantrall's bog beetle Dytiscidae SC GNR S1S3 Explorer
Lordithon niger Black lordithon rove Staphylinidae SC GU SH Explorer beetle Nicrophorus American burying Silphidae LE X G2G3 SH Explorer americanus beetle Stenelmis Douglas stenelmis Elmidae SC G1G3 S1S2 Explorer douglasensis riffle beetle
Insects: Butterflies and Moths Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Acronicta falcula Corylus dagger Noctuidae SC G2G4 S2S3 Explorer moth Atrytonopsis Dusted skipper Hesperiidae SC G4G5 S2S3 Explorer hianna Abstract
Basilodes pepita Gold moth Noctuidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer
Battus philenor Pipevine Papilionidae SC G5 S1S2 Explorer swallowtail Boloria freija Freija fritillary Nymphalidae SC G5 S3S4 Explorer Abstract
Boloria frigga Frigga fritillary Nymphalidae SC G5 S3S4 Explorer
Brachionycha Boreal Noctuidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer borealis brachionyncha Calephelis mutica Swamp metalmark Riodinidae SC G3 S1S2 Explorer
Catocala amestris Three-staff Noctuidae E G4 S1 Explorer underwing Catocala dulciola Quiet underwing Noctuidae SC G3 S1S2 Explorer
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Catocala illecta Magdalen Noctuidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer underwing Catocala robinsoni Robinson's Noctuidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer underwing Chlosyne gorgone Gorgone Nymphalidae SC G5T5 S2S3 Explorer carlota checkerspot Eacles imperialis Pine imperial moth Saturniidae SC G5T3T4 S2S3 Explorer pini Erebia discoidalis Red-disked alpine Nymphalidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Erora laeta Early hairstreak Lycaenidae SC GU S2S3 Explorer
Erynnis baptisiae Wild indigo Hesperiidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer duskywing Erynnis persius Persius dusky wing Hesperiidae T G5T1T3 S3 Explorer persius Abstract
Euchloe ausonides Large marble Pieridae SC G5 S1S2 Explorer
Euphyes dukesi Dukes' skipper Hesperiidae T G3 S1 Explorer Abstract
Euxoa aurulenta Dune cutworm Noctuidae SC G5 S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Fixsenia favonius Northern hairstreak Lycaenidae SC G4T4 S1 Explorer ontario Hemileuca maia Barrens buckmoth Saturniidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer
Hesperia ottoe Ottoe skipper Hesperiidae T G3G4 S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Heterocampa Small heterocampa Notodontidae SC G4G5 S1S2 Explorer subrotata Heteropacha Riley's lappet moth Lasiocampidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer rileyana Incisalia henrici Henry's elfin Lycaenidae T G5 S2S3 Explorer
Incisalia irus Frosted elfin Lycaenidae T G3 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Lycaeides idas Northern blue Lycaenidae T G5TU S2 Explorer nabokovi Abstract
Lycaeides melissa Karner blue Lycaenidae LE T G5T2 S2 Explorer samuelis Abstract
Merolonche dolli Doll's merolonche Noctuidae SC G3G4 S1S2 Explorer
Meropleon Newman's brocade Noctuidae SC G3G4 S1S2 Explorer ambifusca
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Neonympha Mitchell's satyr Nymphalidae LE E G1G2T1T2 S1 Explorer mitchellii mitchellii Abstract
Oarisma Poweshiek Hesperiidae T G2G3 S1S2 Explorer poweshiek skipperling Oeneis macounii Macoun's arctic Nymphalidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer
Oncocnemis 3-striped Noctuidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer piffardi oncocnemis Pachypolia Three-horned moth Noctuidae SC G3G4 S1S2 Explorer atricornis Papaipema aweme Aweme borer Noctuidae SC G1 SH Explorer
Papaipema Blazing star borer Noctuidae SC G2G3 S1S2 Explorer beeriana Abstract
Papaipema cerina Golden borer Noctuidae SC G2G4 S1S2 Explorer
Papaipema Maritime sunflower Noctuidae SC G3 S1S2 Explorer maritima borer Papaipema sciata Culvers root borer Noctuidae SC G3G4 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Papaipema silphii Silphium borer Noctuidae T G3G4 S1S2 Explorer moth Abstract
Papaipema Regal fern borer Noctuidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer speciosissima Abstract
Phyciodes batesii Tawny crescent Nymphalidae SC G4 S4 Explorer
Polygonia gracilis Hoary comma Nymphalidae SC G5 S3 Explorer
Proserpinus Yellow-banded day Sphingidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer flavofasciata -sphinx Pygarctia spraguei Sprague's Arctiidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer pygarctia Pyrgus wyandot Grizzled skipper Hesperiidae SC G1G2Q S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Schinia indiana Phlox moth Noctuidae E G2G4 S1S2 Explorer
Schinia lucens Leadplant moth Noctuidae E G4 S1 Explorer Abstract
Spartiniphaga Spartina moth Noctuidae SC G3G4 S1S2 Explorer inops Speyeria idalia Regal fritillary Nymphalidae E G3 SH Explorer
Insects: Caddisflies
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Limnephilus pallens A caddisfly Limnephilidae SC G3G4 SNR
Code Definitions Insects: Cicadas and Hoppers Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Dorydiella kansana Leafhopper Cicadellidae SC GNR S1S2 Explorer
Flexamia delongi Leafhopper Cicadellidae SC GNR S1S2 Explorer
Flexamia huroni Huron River Cicadellidae T GNR S1 Explorer leafhopper Flexamia reflexus Leafhopper Cicadellidae SC GNR S1 Explorer
Lepyronia angulifera Angular spittlebug Cercopidae SC G3 S1S2 Explorer
Lepyronia gibbosa Great Plains Cercopidae SC G3G4 S1S2 Explorer spittlebug Prosapia ignipectus Red-legged Cercopidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer spittlebug Abstract
Insects: Damselflies and Dragonflies Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Cordulegaster Tiger spiketail Cordulegastridae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer erronea Gomphus lineatifrons Splendid clubtail Gomphidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Gomphus quadricolor Rapids clubtail Gomphidae SC G3G4 S2S3 Explorer Abstract Hetaerina titia Smokey rubyspot Calopterygidae SC G5 SNR Ophiogomphus Extra-striped Gomphidae SC G4 S1 Explorer anomalus snaketail Abstract
Ophiogomphus Pygmy snaketail Gomphidae T G3 S1 Explorer howei Abstract
Somatochlora Hine's emerald Corduliidae LE E G2G3 S1 Explorer hineana dragonfly Abstract
Somatochlora Incurvate emerald Corduliidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer incurvata Abstract
Stylurus amnicola Riverine snaketail Gomphidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Stylurus laurae Laura's snaketail Gomphidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Stylurus notatus Elusive snaketail Gomphidae SC G3 S1S2 Explorer
Stylurus plagiatus Russet-tipped Gomphidae SC G5 S1S2 Explorer clubtail Tachopteryx thoreyi Grey petaltail Petaluridae T G4 S1S3 Explorer
Williamsonia fletcheri Ebony boghaunter Corduliidae SC G4 S1S2 Explorer Williamsonia lintneri Ringed boghaunter Corduliidae SC G3 SNR
Code Definitions Insects: Dobsonflies and Fishflies Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Neohermes concolor A fishfly Corydalidae SC GNR SNR
Code Definitions Insects: Grasshoppers and Crickets Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Appalachia arcana Secretive locust Acrididae SC G2G3 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Atlanticus davisi Davis's shield- Tettigoniidae SC GNR S2S3 Explorer bearer Melanoplus flavidus Blue-legged locust Acrididae SC G4 S1S3 Explorer
Neoconocephalus Bog conehead Tettigoniidae SC GNR S1S3 Explorer lyristes Neoconocephalus Conehead Tettigoniidae SC GNR S1 Explorer retusus grasshopper Oecanthus laricis Tamarack tree Gryllidae SC G1G2 S1S2 Explorer cricket Oecanthus pini Pinetree cricket Gryllidae SC GNR S1S2 Explorer
Orchelimum Red-faced meadow Tettigoniidae SC GNR S2S3 Explorer concinnum katydid Orchelimum delicatum Delicate meadow Tettigoniidae SC GNR S1S3 Explorer katydid Orphulella pelidna Green desert Acrididae SC G5 S1S3 Explorer grasshopper Paroxya hoosieri Hoosier locust Acrididae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer
Psinidia fenestralis Atlantic-coast locust Acrididae SC G5 S1S3 Explorer
Scudderia fasciata Pine katydid Tettigoniidae SC GNR S1S3 Explorer
Trimerotropis Lake Huron locust Acrididae T G2G3 S2S3 Explorer huroniana Abstract
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Insects: Mayflies Code Definitions Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Anthopotamus verticis Walker's tusked Potamanthidae SC G5 SNR sprawler Epeorus suffusus A mayfly Heptageniidae SC G1Q SNR Habrophlebiodes A mayfly Leptophlebiidae SC G5 SNR americana
Fish Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Acipenser fulvescens Lake sturgeon Acipenseridae T G3G4 S2 Explorer Abstract
Ammocrypta Eastern sand darter Percidae T G3 S1S2 Explorer pellucida Abstract
Clinostomus Redside dace Cyprinidae E G3G4 S1S2 Explorer elongatus Abstract
Coregonus artedi Lake herring or Cisco Salmonidae T G5 S3 Explorer Abstract
Coregonus bartlettii Siskiwit lake cisco Salmonidae T G3THQ SH Explorer
Coregonus hubbsi Ives lake cisco Salmonidae T G1Q S1 Explorer
Coregonus johannae Deepwater cisco Salmonidae X GX SX Explorer
Coregonus kiyi Kiyi Salmonidae SC G3 S3 Explorer
Coregonus Blackfin cisco Salmonidae X G1Q SX Explorer nigripinnis Coregonus reighardi Shortnose cisco Salmonidae X GH SH Explorer
Coregonus zenithicus Shortjaw cisco Salmonidae T G3 S2 Explorer
Cottus ricei Spoonhead sculpin Cottidae SC G5 S3 Explorer Erimyzon claviformis Creek chubsucker Catostomidae E GNR S1S2 Etheostoma Orangethroat darter Percidae SC G5 S3 spectabile Fundulus dispar Starhead topminnow Fundulidae SC G4 S2 Explorer
Hiodon tergisus Mooneye Hiodontidae T G5 S2 Explorer Abstract
Lepisosteus oculatus Spotted gar Lepisosteidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Macrhybopsis Silver chub Cyprinidae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer storeriana Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Moxostoma River redhorse Catostomidae T G4 S1 Explorer carinatum Abstract
Notropis amblops Bigeye chub Cyprinidae X G5 SH Explorer
Notropis anogenus Pugnose shiner Cyprinidae E G3 S3 Explorer Abstract
Notropis chalybaeus Ironcolor shiner Cyprinidae X G4 S1 Explorer Notropis dorsalis Bigmouth shiner Cyprinidae SC G5 S4 Notropis photogenis Silver shiner Cyprinidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Notropis texanus Weed shiner Cyprinidae X G5 S1 Explorer
Noturus miurus Brindled madtom Ictaluridae SC G5 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Noturus stigmosus Northern madtom Ictaluridae E G3 S1 Explorer Abstract
Opsopoeodus emiliae Pugnose minnow Cyprinidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Percina copelandi Channel darter Percidae E G4 S1S2 Explorer Abstract
Percina shumardi River darter Percidae E G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Phoxinus Southern redbelly Cyprinidae E G5 S1 Explorer erythrogaster dace Abstract
Polyodon spathula Paddlefish Polyodontidae X G4 SX Explorer
Sander canadensis Sauger Percidae T G5 S1 Explorer Abstract
Sander glaucus Blue pike Percidae X G5TX SX Explorer
Thymallus arcticus Arctic grayling Salmonidae X G5 SX Explorer
Mussels Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Alasmidonta Elktoe Unionidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer marginata Abstract
Alasmidonta viridis Slippershell Unionidae T G4G5 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Cyclonaias tuberculata Purple wartyback Unionidae T G5 S2S3 Explorer
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Abstract
Epioblasma obliquata White catspaw Unionidae LE E G1T1 SH Explorer perobliqua Abstract
Epioblasma torulosa Northern riffleshell Unionidae LE E G2T2 S1 Explorer rangiana Abstract
Epioblasma triquetra Snuffbox Unionidae C E G3 S1 Explorer Abstract
Lampsilis fasciola Wavyrayed Unionidae T G5 S2 Explorer lampmussel Abstract
Leptodea leptodon Scaleshell Unionidae LE SC G1G2 SU Explorer Ligumia nasuta Eastern pondmussel Unionidae E G4 SNR Ligumia recta Black sandshell Unionidae E G5 SNR Obliquaria reflexa Threehorn wartyback Unionidae E G5 SNR Obovaria olivaria Hickorynut Unionidae E G4 S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Obovaria subrotunda Round hickorynut Unionidae E G4 S1 Explorer Abstract
Pleurobema clava Clubshell Unionidae LE E G2 S1 Explorer Abstract
Pleurobema sintoxia Round pigtoe Unionidae SC G4G5 S2S3 Explorer Abstract Potamilus ohiensis Pink papershell Unionidae T G5 SNR Ptychobranchus Kidney shell Unionidae SC G4G5 SNR fasciolaris Pyganodon Round lake floater Unionidae T G1Q S1 Explorer subgibbosa Simpsonaias ambigua Salamander mussel Unionidae E G3 S1 Explorer Abstract
Toxolasma lividus Purple lilliput Unionidae E G2 S1 Explorer Abstract Toxolasma parvus Lilliput Unionidae E G5 SNR Truncilla donaciformis Fawnsfoot Unionidae T G5 SNR Truncilla truncata Deertoe Unionidae SC G5 SNR Utterbackia imbecillis Paper pondshell Unionidae SC G5 SNR Venustaconcha Ellipse Unionidae SC G4 S2S3 Explorer ellipsiformis Abstract
Villosa fabalis Rayed bean Unionidae C E G2 S1 Explorer Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Villosa iris Rainbow Unionidae SC G5Q S2S3 Explorer Abstract
Code Definitions Fingernail and Pea Clams Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Pisidium amnicum Greater European Sphaeriidae SC G5 SNA pea clam Pisidium cruciatum Ornamanted peaclam Sphaeriidae SC GU SNR (Neopisidium cruciatum) Pisidium equilaterale Round peaclam Sphaeriidae SC G3G5 SNR (Cyclocalyx equilaterale) Pisidium idahoense Giant northern pea Sphaeriidae SC G5 SNR clam Pisidium simplex A fingernail clam Sphaeriidae SC G5 SNR (Neopisidium punctatum) Sphaerium corneum European pea clam Sphaeriidae SC G5 SNR Sphaerium fabale River fingernail clam Sphaeriidae SC G5 SNR
Snails Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Acella haldemani Spindle lymnaea Lymnaeidae SC G3 S3 Explorer
Anguispira kochi Banded globe Discidae SC G5 SU Explorer
Appalachina sayanus Spike-lip crater Polygyridae SC G5 SU Explorer Abstract Birgella subglobosus Globe siltsnail Hydrobiidae SC G4 SNR Carychium nannodes File thorn Carychiidae SC G5 SNR Catinella exile Pleistocene catinella Succineidae T G2 SU Explorer Abstract Catinella gelida A land snail (no Succineidae T G1 SH common name) Catinella protracta A land snail (no Succineidae E G2Q SNR common name) Cincinnatia Campeloma spire Hydrobiidae SC G5 SNR cincinnatiensis snail Discus patulus Domed disc Discidae SC G5 SU Explorer
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Euchemotrema Carinate pillsnail Polygyridae T G1 SNR hubrichti Euconulus alderi A land snail (no Helicarionidae T G4Q S2 Explorer common name) Abstract
Fontigens nickliniana Watercress snail Hydrobiidae SC G5 SU Explorer Fossaria cyclostoma Bugle fossaria Lymnaeidae T GH SNR Fossaria galbana Boreal fossaria Lymnaeidae SC G5 SNR Gastrocopta Lambda Pupillidae E G5 S1 Explorer holzingeri snaggletooth Glyphyalinia solida A land snail (no Zonitidae SC G5 SNR common name) Guppya sterkii Sterki's granule Helicarionidae E G5 S1 Explorer Hawaiia alachuana Southeastern gem Zonitidae SC G4G5Q SNR Helicodiscus Smooth coil Helicodiscidae SC G5 SNR singleyanus Helisoma anceps Lake Superior Planorbidae SC G5T2T3 SNR royalense ramshorn Hendersonia occulta Cherrystone drop Helicinidae T G4 S1 Explorer Abstract Lyogyrus walkeri Canadian duskysnail Hydrobiidae SC G3G4 SNR Mesodon clausus Yellow globelet Polygyridae SC G5 SNR Mesodon elevatus Proud globe Polygyridae T G5 SU Explorer Mesodon Sealed globelet Polygyridae SC G4 SNR mitchellianus Mesodon Proud globelet Polygyridae SC G4 SNR pennsylvanicus (Patera pennsylvanica) Mesomphix cupreus Copper button Zonitidae SC G5 SU Explorer Pallifera fosteri Foster mantleslug Philomycidae T G5 SNR Philomycus Carolina mantleslug Philomycidae SC G5 SU Explorer carolinianus Physella Great Lakes physa Physidae SC G5Q SNR magnalacustris Physella parkeri Broadshoulder Physidae T G2Q SNR physa Planogyra asteriscus Eastern flat-whorl Valloniidae SC G4 S3 Explorer Abstract
Planorbella Acorn ramshorn Planorbidae E GX SX Explorer multivolvis
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank Rank Information Planorbella smithi An aquatic snail (no Planorbidae E G5T2 S2 Explorer common name) Pomatiopsis Brown walker Pomatiopsidae SC G4 SU Explorer cincinnatiensis Pupilla muscorum Widespread column Pupillidae SC G5 SU Explorer
Pyrgulopsis letsoni Gravel pyrg Hydrobiidae SC G5 SU Explorer
Stagnicola contracta Deepwater Lymnaeidae E G1 S1 Explorer pondsnail Stagnicola Petoskey pondsnail Lymnaeidae E GH SH Explorer petoskeyensis Stagnicola woodruffi Coldwater pondsnail Lymnaeidae SC G1G3 SNR (Stagnicola emarginata) Striatura Median striate Zonitidae SC G5 SNR meridionalis Vallonia gracilicosta A land snail (no Valloniidae E G4Q S1 Explorer albula common name) Vallonia parvula Trumpet vallonia Valloniidae SC G4 SNR Valvata perdepressa Purplecap valvata Valvatidae SC G3 SNR Valvata Flanged valvata Valvatidae SC G2 SNR winnebagoensis Ventridens Pyramid dome Zonitidae SC G5 SNR intertextus Ventridens Flat dome Zonitidae SC G5 SNR suppressus Vertigo bollesiana Delicate vertigo Pupillidae T G4 S2 Explorer
Vertigo cristata Crested vertigo Pupillidae SC G5 S3 Explorer Abstract
Vertigo elatior Tapered vertigo Pupillidae SC G5 S3 Explorer Abstract
Vertigo hubrichti Hubricht's vertigo Pupillidae E G3 S2 Explorer Vertigo modesta A land snail (no Pupillidae E GNR S1 modesta common name) Vertigo modesta A land snail (no Pupillidae E G5T1 S1 Explorer parietalis common name) Abstract
Vertigo morsei Six-whorl vertigo Pupillidae E G3 S2 Explorer Abstract
Vertigo nylanderi Deep-throat vertigo Pupillidae E G3G4 S1 Explorer Abstract
Vertigo paradoxa Mystery vertigo Pupillidae SC G4G5Q S3 Explorer Abstract
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Scientific Name Common Name Family US State Global State More Status Status Rank RankCodeInformation Definitions Vertigo pygmaea Crested vertigo Pupillidae SC G5 SU Explorer
Xolotrema denotata Velvet wedge Polygyridae SC G5 SU Explorer
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