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Lasmigona alabamensis Clarke, 1985
Alabama Heelsplitter

Alabama Heelsplitter collected from the Black Warrior River, Alabama. Photo by staff (Georgia DNR – Wildlife Resources). Specimen courtesy of Georgia Museum of Natural History (GMNH10152).
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Federal Protection: No US federal protection

State Protection: No Georgia state protection

Global Rank: G3

State Rank: S1

Element Locations Tracked in Biotics: Yes

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: 1

Habitat Summary for element in Georgia: Medium to large rivers; still or flowing water in various combinations of mud, sand and gravel substrate

SWAP 2025 Threat Matrix

Threat 1 Threat 2 Threat 3
General Threat Agriculture & aquaculture Natural system modifications Residential & commercial development
Specific Threat None Dams & water management/use None

SWAP 2025 Conservation Actions:

  • Action 1: Assess SGCN mussels and mussel communities in the Mobile River system in GA
  • Action 2: Minimize impacts of urbanization on aquatic SGCN and habitats
  • Action 3: Provide technical and financial assistance to farmers/landowners to protect stream buffers and wetlands, minimize runoff of sediment and pollutants, and protect habitat from livestock trampling
  • Action 4: Improve aquatic connectivity in SWAP priority watersheds
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