Bankclimber

Plectomerus is a monotypic genus of freshwater mussels in the family Unionidae, the river mussels. The sole species in the genus is Plectomerus dombeyanus. Its common name is bankclimber, as it can be found buried in steep slopes a considerable distance from water.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bankclimber being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Quadrula verrucosa
• Megalonaias nervosa
• Elliptio crassidens
• Arcidens confragosus
• Amblema plicata

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Unionida

Family

Unionidae

Genus

Plectomerus

Species

Plectomerus dombeyanus

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