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

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Threeridge Common Name:
Threeridge
 
 
Scientific Name: Amblema plicata

 

Length & Habitat: Up to 7 Inches / Small to Large Rivers in Mud, Sand or Gravel

 

Comment: This is a common and commercial species. It may be on the decline. Shell has 3-4 parallel ridges or folds.