Missouri Department of Conservation
Missouri Department of Conservation
SCALESHELL

Summary information for SCALESHELL

Common Name
SCALESHELL
Scientific Name
POTAMILUS LEPTODON
Status
FEDERAL ENDANGERED, STATE ENDANGERED, STATE RANK S1, GLOBAL RANK G1
Primary Habitat
"Aquatic - river/stream"
Preferred Habitat
"Occurs in clear, nonpolluted riffles with moderate current and firm gravel, cobble or sand substrates."
Distribution
"Is found in the Gasconade and Meramec river basins."
County List
STONE, WRIGHT, CRAWFORD, CALLAWAY, COLE, FRANKLIN, GASCONADE, JEFFERSON, LACLEDE, MARIES, OSAGE, PULASKI, ST. LOUIS
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