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Aquatic Species at Risk Sydenham Watershed Mussels |
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Mudpuppy |
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The mudpuppy mussel is unique
among freshwater mussels in that its only known host is an amphibian, the
mudpuppy, rather than a fish. It is small, brown in color, and typically
found in sand or silt deposits under flat rocks in areas with swift
currents. It is seldom seen during routine mussel surveys because of its
secretive habitat. Once thought to have disappeared completely from Canadian
waters, the mudpuppy mussel was recently re-discovered in the lower reaches
of the East Sydenham River. learn more by clicking on the picture
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Sydenham Species At Risk c/o St. Clair Region Conservation Authority 205 Mill Pond Cres., Strathroy, ON N7G 3P9 2001 Sydenham River Recovery Team |
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