Pleurobema rubrum
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Pleurobema rubrum

Pleurobema rubrum, the pyramid pigtoe, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae, the river mussels.

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This species is endemic to the United States. Its habitat is in medium to large rivers in sand or gravel. Specimens are generally 4 inches (10 cm) long with a chestnut, thick shell.

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1. Pleurobema rubrum Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleurobema_rubrum
2. Pleurobema rubrum on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/17670/7286106

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