Hyriidae sp. (family) (Freshwater Mussels)

Bivalves with thick shells and a a dark flaky outer layer which can flake off near the shell hinge.

Immature specimens are easy to confuse with Corbicula (Little Basket shells).

Hyriidae sp. (family) is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands

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Species information

Hyriidae sp. (family) Scientific name
Freshwater Mussels Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 754m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

Maps
Genoplesium vernale target area Molonglo Gorge Molonglo River Reserve Mongarlowe River

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