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Pearlymussel, Curtis

                                                     
Pearlymussel, Curtis'
            

Species: Epioblasma Florentina Curtisi

            

Federal Listing:  Endangered; June 14, 1976

            

Status:Declining

        		Pearlymussel, curtis'


This small mussel inhabits large creeks to medium rivers with good water quality. In Arkansas, it has been found only in the Spring River system at Hardy, Salem and near the confluence with the Black River. The only other state which is occurs is Missouri.