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Lampsilis cariosa (Say, 1817)
Yellow Lampmussel

Yellow Lampmussel collected from the Congaree River, South Carolina (male; 119 mm). Photo by staff (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources). Specimen courtesy of Georgia Museum of Natural History (GMNH8190).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G3G4

State Rank: S3

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

SWAP 2025 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): Yes

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Moderate Conservation Concern

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 16

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Large streams and rivers with good current, sand and gravel

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Pollution Natural system modifications Pollution
Specific Threat Agricultural & forestry effluents Dams & water management/use Domestic & urban waste water

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Complete a detailed threat assessment to support status assessment and conservation planning
  • Action 2: Research genetics and taxonomy
  • Action 3: Assess SGCN mussels and mussel communities in the Ogeechee River system
  • Action 4: Assess SGCN mussels and mussel communities in the Savannah River system
Yellow Lampmussel collected from the Congaree River, South Carolina (female; 120 mm). Photo by staff (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources). Specimen courtesy of Georgia Museum of Natural History (GMNH8190).
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