Common Name: MUCKET, PINK
Phylum: MOLLUSCA
Class: BIVALVIA
Order: UNIONOIDA
Family: UNIONIDAE
Genus: LAMPSILIS
Species: ABRUPTA
Taxonomic Authority: (HILDRETH)
Taxonomy References: 016 , 002 , 003 , 010
FEDERAL ENDANGERED
INDICATOR
NONGAME
SENSITIVE
STATE ENDANGERED
STATE RANK S2
GLOBAL RANK G2
Status References: 001 , 005 , 006 , 009 , 010
"Usually found in rivers with cobble-gravel bottom in water 1-10 feet deep."
Primary Habitat: "Aquatic - river/stream"
"Found in the big, Black, Gasconade, Little Black, Meramec, Osage, Sac, and St. Francis rivers *01,02,11*."
Known | Likely | Unknown | Not Likely | Historic | Extirpated |
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BUTLER | CAMDEN | ADAIR | |||
CEDAR | CAPE GIRARDEAU | ANDREW | |||
COLE | DALLAS | ATCHISON | |||
CRAWFORD | DUNKLIN | AUDRAIN | |||
FRANKLIN | GRUNDY | BARRY | |||
GASCONADE | HENRY | BARTON | |||
JEFFERSON | HICKORY | BATES | |||
MARIES | LACLEDE | BENTON | |||
MILLER | MADISON | BOLLINGER | |||
OSAGE | MISSISSIPPI | BOONE | |||
RIPLEY | NEW MADRID | BUCHANAN | |||
ST. CLAIR | PEMISCOT | CALDWELL | |||
ST. LOUIS | PERRY | CALLAWAY | |||
WAYNE | PHELPS | CARROLL | |||
SCOTT | CARTER | ||||
STE. GENEVIEVE | CASS | ||||
CHARITON | |||||
CHRISTIAN | |||||
CLARK | |||||
CLAY | |||||
CLINTON | |||||
COOPER | |||||
DADE | |||||
DAVIESS | |||||
DEKALB | |||||
DENT | |||||
DOUGLAS | |||||
GENTRY | |||||
GREENE | |||||
HARRISON | |||||
HOLT | |||||
HOWARD | |||||
HOWELL | |||||
IRON | |||||
JACKSON | |||||
JASPER | |||||
JOHNSON | |||||
KNOX | |||||
LAFAYETTE | |||||
LAWRENCE | |||||
LEWIS | |||||
LINCOLN | |||||
LINN | |||||
LIVINGSTON | |||||
MACON | |||||
MARION | |||||
MCDONALD | |||||
MERCER | |||||
MONITEAU | |||||
MONROE | |||||
MONTGOMERY | |||||
MORGAN | |||||
NEWTON | |||||
NODAWAY | |||||
OREGON | |||||
OZARK | |||||
PETTIS | |||||
PIKE | |||||
PLATTE | |||||
POLK | |||||
PULASKI | |||||
PUTNAM | |||||
RALLS | |||||
RANDOLPH | |||||
RAY | |||||
REYNOLDS | |||||
SALINE | |||||
SCHUYLER | |||||
SCOTLAND | |||||
SHANNON | |||||
SHELBY | |||||
ST. CHARLES | |||||
ST. FRANCOIS | |||||
STODDARD | |||||
STONE | |||||
SULLIVAN | |||||
TANEY | |||||
TEXAS | |||||
VERNON | |||||
WARREN | |||||
WASHINGTON | |||||
WEBSTER | |||||
WORTH | |||||
WRIGHT |
References for distribution: 001 , 002 , 004 , 011
Meramec R.
Big R.
St. Francis R. from Headwaters to Wappapello Dam
St. Francis R. from Wappapello Dam to Arkansas Border
Sac R.
Osage R. from Bagnell Dam to Mo. R.
Gasconade R. from Big Piney R. to Mo. R.
Black R.
Current R.
Comments: "Only 1 sighting in unit 08020202.*01*"
Ozark Highlands
Comments: ""
Oak-Hickory Forest
Oak-Hickory-Pine Forest
Ozark Border
Ozark Border: Missouri River
Ozark Border: Mississippi River
Ozark: Springfield Plateau
Ozark: Upper Ozark
Ozark: St. Francois Mountains
Ozark: Lower Ozark
Species is associated with "Aquatic" habitats.
Riverine
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, cobble/gravel",
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, sand",
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, mud",
"Riverine, lower perennial", "Unconsolidated bottom, organic",
References for Aquatic Associations: 002 , 004
Permanent Stream
References for Habitat Types: 001
References for Terrestrial Natural Communities:
"Omnivore"
Other food habits; Not Specified
Comments for larval food habits:
"Parasitic, absorb nutrients from host *01*."
References for larval food habits: 001
Other food habits; Not Specified
Other Microorganisms; Not Specified
Comments for Juvenile Food Habits:
"Parasitic, absorb nutrients from host *01*."
References Juvenile Food Habits 001
Algae; Not Specified
Protozoans; Not Specified
Other Microorganisms; Not Specified
Bacillariophyceae (diatoms); Not Specified
Comments for Adult Food Habits:
""
References Adult Food Habits 001 , 013
References for egg niches requirements:
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Substrate (not bottom type): animal substrate
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Host specified in comments(00680)
References for feeding larvae niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 011
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Siltation: low
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Natural features: riffles
References for resting Larvae niche requirements: 011
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Siltation: low
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Natural features: riffles
Host specified in comments(00680)
References for feeding juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 004
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
PH: prefers ph about 7.0 (neutral)
Turbidity: high turbidity
Siltation: low
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: swamp
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Natural features: riffles
Host specified in comments(00680)
References for resting juvenile niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 004
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Siltation: low
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding Adult niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 004
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Siltation: low
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Natural features: riffles
References for feeding adult niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 004
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Siltation: low
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: sand
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: rubble
Stability of bottom: stable
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Water level: permanently flooded
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: eighth order stream
Natural features: riffles
References for resting adult niche requirements: 001 , 002 , 004
Bottom type: gravel
Bottom type: mud or silt
Bottom type: pebble
Bottom type: rubble
Bottom type: sand
Current velocity specified in comments(00150)
Dissolved oxygen: needs high O2 concentrations - saturated (euoxyphilous)
Elevation specified in comments(00240)
Gradient specified in comments(00140)
Host specified in comments(00680)
Inland wetlands: permanent stream
Inland wetlands: swamp
Natural features: riffles
Nutrient concentrations: prefers moderate nutrient concentrations (mesotrophic)
PH: prefers ph about 7.0 (neutral)
Ph: prefers ph above 7.0 (alkaliphilous)
prefers clean water habitats, tolerateS infrequent periods of low d.o. if ph and temp. unaltered (saproxenous)
Relation to substrate: occurs in substrate (penetrating)
Salinity: prefers salt concentrations less than 500 mg/l (0.5 ppt)(oligohalobous)
Siltation specified in comments(00050)
Siltation: low
Stability of bottom: stable
Stream order: eighth order stream
Stream order: seventh order stream
Stream order: sixth order stream
Substrate (not bottom type): animal substrate
Substrate specified in comments(00080)
Turbidity: high turbidity
Turbidity: moderate turbidity
Water depth specified in comments(00230)
Water level: permanently flooded
Water temperature specified in comments(00010)
Code | Comment |
---|---|
003 | Fish hosts include largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass and walleye *11*. |
006 | Filter the water just above stream bottom *01* |
007 | Breed in spring, females gravid August or September to following spring *08* |
008 | Males release sperm into water, females pick up sperm while filtering *01,02* |
020 | Eggs are fertilized and develop to glochidia stage in gills of female, glochidia are released into water *01,02* |
030 | Most active in spring, summer, and fall *01* |
034 | Limited by availability of habitat and suitable host *01* |
037 | Dispersal depends on fish host *01* |
Dispersion: clumped dispersion
Periodicity specified in comments(030)
Limiting factors specified in comments(034)
Dispersal specified in comments(037)
Origin in state: native
Seasonal distribution in state: all seasons
Closely associated plant or animal species specified in comments(003)
Foraging strategy: filtering
Foraging sites: water
Foraging height specified in comments(006)
Breeding season specified in comments(007)
Mating system specified in comments(008)
Duration of pair bond: no pair bond formed
Spawning site: flowing water
Development of young at birth/hatching specified in comments(020)
Parental care of young: no care
Code | Comment |
---|---|
003 | Fish hosts include largemouth bass, spotted bass, smallmouth bass and walleye *11*. |
006 | Filter the water just above stream bottom *01* |
007 | Breed in spring, females gravid August or September to following spring *08* |
008 | Males release sperm into water, females pick up sperm while filtering *01,02* |
020 | Eggs are fertilized and develop to glochidia stage in gills of female, glochidia are released into water *01,02* |
030 | Most active in spring, summer, and fall *01* |
034 | Limited by availability of habitat and suitable host *01* |
037 | Dispersal depends on fish host *01* |
References for life history: 001 , 002 , 008 , 011
Regulate harvest of species being described
Water - develop/maintain spawning/nesting facilities
Water - control sedimentation
Water - control pollution (thermal, physical, chemical)
Water - develop/maintain streamside vegetation
Water - stabilize streambanks
Water - exclude livestock from water
Water - restrict human disturbance
Agricultural - control erosion
Beneficial Management References: 001
Water - application of herbicides
Water - application of pesticides
Water - application of insecticides
Water - application of fertilizer - organic
Water - application of fertilizer - inorganic
Water - dredging and filling
Water - navigational improvements (channelization, dams, locks)
Water - stream channelization
Water - gravel dredging in streams
Adverse Management References: 001 , 012
Comments on Management:
Protecting habitat is extremely important *01*
References for Management Comments: 001
Reference Code | Citation |
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001 | Unpb Buchanan, A.C. Mo Dept. Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201. (573)-882-9880. |
002 | Buchanan, A. C. 1980. Mussels (naiades) of the Meramec River Basin. Missouri Dept. of Conservation Aquatic Ser. No. 17. Jefferson City, MO. 76 pp. |
003 | Morton, J. E. 1967. Molluscs (4th Ed). Hutchinson and Co., Ltd. London. 244 Pp. |
004 | Unpb Grace, T.B. and A.C. Buchanan. 1981. Naiades (Mussels) Of The Lower Osage River, Tavern Creek, And Maries River, Missouri. Mo Dept Of Conservation, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201 (573-882-9880). 147 Pp. |
005 | U.S. Dept. Of The Interior. 1980. Republication Of Lists Of Endangered And Threatened Species And Correction Of Technical Errors In Final Rules. U.S. Fws, Washington, D.C. Fed. Register 45(99): 33768-33781. |
006 | The Wildlife Code of Missouri. Missouri Department of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102. 573-751-4115. |
007 | Thom, R.H. and J.H. Wilson. 1980 The Natural Divisions Of Missouri. Trans. Mo Acad. Sci. 14:9-24. |
008 | Ortmann, A.E. 1919. A Monograph Of The Naiades Of Pennsylvania, Part Iii. Systematic Account Of The Genera And Species. Memoirs Of The Carnegie Mus. 8:1-384. |
009 | Rare And Endangered Species Checklist Of Missouri. 1994. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Natural Heritage Database. 31 Pp. |
010 | Missouri Natural Heritage Program. 2004. Missouri Species and Communities of Conservation Concern Checklist. Missouri Department Of Conservation. Jefferson City, Missouri. 47 Pp. |
011 | Unpb Barnhart, M.C. 1977. Reproduction And Fish Hosts Of Unionid Species Of Concern. Report Submitted To Missouri Dept. Of Conservation Fish and Wildlife Research Center, 1110 S. College Ave., Columbia, Mo 65201-5204. 573-882-9880. |
012 | Missouri Department Of Conservation. Best Management Practices: Pink Mucket. Mo Dept. Conservation. Jefferson City, Mo. |
013 | Allen, W.R. 1914. The Food And Feeding Habits Of Freshwater Mussels. Biol. Bull. 27(3):127-139. |
014 | Unpb Sternburg, J. MO Dept. of Conservation, P.O. Box 180, Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573-751-4115) |
015 | Pflieger, W.L. 1989. Aquatic Community Classification System For Missouri. Mo Dept. Of Conservation. Aquatic Series No. 19. 70 Pp + Supplement. |
016 | Freshwater Mollusk Conservation Society (FMCS). 2021. The 2021 checklist of freshwater mussels. https://molluskconservation.org/Library/Committees/Names/Appendix_1_Bivalves_Revised_Names_List_20210825.pdf. |