Cylindrical Papershell
Anodontoides ferussacianus
Mussel Description 2
Elongated oval shape with a very thin shell. Young shells smooth, yellowish tan, to dark brown, often with green rays, though they can be obscure. Old shells can look rayless and almost black, and can be somewhat roughened especially on the ventral half. Old shells can look rayless and almost black, and can be somewhat roughened especially on the ventral half. Grow to around 3.5 inches. (Source: A Field Guide to the Freshwater Mussels of the Chicago Wilderness).
Visually Similar Species in the Milwaukee River Basin 2
Giant floater and Creeper
Cylindrical papershells have distinct umbo sculpture and are thinner than cylindrical giant floaters and creepers.
Status in the Milwaukee River Basin 2
Shells found in the Cedar Creek watershed. No live mussels found.
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