McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / HeelsplitterCreek
CLAM & MUSSEL GALLERY
Information: MCCD #(815) 338-6223

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HeelsplitterCreek Common Name:
Creek Heelsplitter
 
 
Scientific Name: Lasmigona compressa

 

Length & Habitat: Up to 4 Inches / Creeks & Headwaters of Small & Medium Rivers in Fine Gravel or Sand

 

Comment: Uncommon. Elongated, thin and compressed shell becoming dark green to brown with age.