OUACHITA KIDNEYSHELL MUSSEL (Species information) 10%

OUACHITA KIDNEYSHELL MUSSEL ... , the following areas are designated critical for Ouachita Kidneyshell Mussels:   Spring River: from where the Spring River first enters Kansas (Missouri border) to the backwater of Empire Lake; from ... This freshwater mussel has an elongated, compressed shell which is thick to moderately thick. The exterior color ranges from yellow to tan to brown with fine, wave rays over most of the shell ... Ouachita Kidneyshell Mussels are protected by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act and administrative regulations applicable thereto. Any time an eligible project is proposed      .... Continue to OUACHITA KIDNEYSH... >>

WESTERN FANSHELL MUSSEL (Species information) 10%

WESTERN FANSHELL MUSSEL ... , the following areas are designated critical for Western Fanshell Mussels: Spring River: from where the Spring River first enters Kansas to the confluence of Center Creek (Cherokee Co.); from Empire Lake dam ... This freshwater mussel is almost round in outline, usually flattened laterally, and ranges up to 2 inches in diameter. The shell has a shallow depression running from the umbo (beak) to the ventral ... Western Fanshell Mussels are protected by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act and administrative regulations applicable thereto. Any time an eligible project is proposed      .... Continue to WESTERN FANSHELL... >>

FLAT FLOATER MUSSEL (Species information) 10%

FLAT FLOATER MUSSEL ... ;Currently, the following areas are designated critical for Flat Floater Mussels:  All oxbow lakes within the following described land parcels:  (1) NE 1/4 Sec. 32 and N 1/2 and SE 1/4 Sec. 33 in T26S, R18E ...  The Flat Floater is a large, thin-shelled mussel, often reaching 7+ inches long in 5-7 years. The shell is roundly oval in outline and moderately inflated. Color is straw-yellow to dark brown ... Flat Floater Mussels are protected by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act and administrative regulations applicable thereto. Any time an eligible project is proposed      .... Continue to FLAT FLOATER MUSSEL >>

Wabash Pigtoe Mussel (Species information) 10%

Wabash Pigtoe Mussel ... The Wabash Pigtoe Mussel is an obligate riverine species that prefers gravel substrates and moderate currents. Fish hosts include crappies and bluegill.      .... Continue to Wabash Pigtoe Mussel >>

NEOSHO MUCKET MUSSEL (Species information) 10%

NEOSHO MUCKET MUSSEL ... This freshwater mussel is elongated with a slightly rounded shell. The shell is relatively thin, with a size of approximately 4 inches. There are prominent growth lines. The shell is light brown ... Neosho Mucket Mussels are protected by the Kansas Nongame and Endangered Species Conservation Act and administrative regulations applicable thereto. Any time an eligible project is proposed      .... Continue to NEOSHO MUCKET MUSSEL >>

Cylindrical Papershell Mussel (Species information) 10%

Cylindrical Papershell Mussel ... The Cylindrical Papershell is a relatively short-lived (10 years) freshwater mussel that was formerly documented in most rivers of northern Kansas.  It is a thin-shelled, straw-colored mussel      .... Continue to Cylindrical Paper... >>

Round Pigtoe Mussel (Species information) 10%

Round Pigtoe Mussel ... The Round Pigtoe Mussel is an obligate riverine species preferring larger perennial rivers where it occurs in gravel substrates with swift currents. Stable populations occur in the Spring River      .... Continue to Round Pigtoe Mussel >>

Yellow Sandshell Mussel (Species information) 10%

Yellow Sandshell Mussel ... The Yellow Sandshell Mussel is an obligate riverine species preferring perennial slow moving current over a wide variety of substrates but avoids areas of shifting sand. Fish hosts include crappie      .... Continue to Yellow Sandshell... >>