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Elliptio folliculata (I. Lea, 1838)
Pod Lance

Pod Lance collected from the Waccamaw River, North Carolina (Top: 97mm; Bottom: 53mm). Photo by staff (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources). Specimen courtesy of Georgia Museum of Natural History (GMNH9433).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G2G3

State Rank: SU

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: No

SWAP 2015 Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN): No

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

2025 SGCN Priority Tier: Data Deficient

Element Occurrences (EOs) in Georgia: 0

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Large to medium sized rivers

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Pollution Natural system modifications Residential & commercial development
Specific Threat Agricultural & forestry effluents Dams & water management/use Housing & urban areas

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Assess SGCN mussels and mussel communities in the Ogeechee River system
  • Action 2: Assess SGCN mussels and mussel communities in the Savannah River system
  • Action 3: Determine taxonomic validity of potential SGCN mussels in the genus Elliptio
  • Action 4: Identify host fish species
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