Species Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Diplostraca
Family: Cyzicidae
Genus: Eocyzicus
Species: concavus
Sway-Backed Clam Shrimp - Eocyzicus concavus
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
General Description
Swaybacked? Clam Shrimp (Eocyzicus concavus) is a freshwater branchiopod that is found in Luna County in New Mexico and also occurs in Texas and Arizona. They inhabit temporary wetlands, pools, and playas.
Status
Observations in Natural Heritage New Mexico Database
Number of Subpopulations: 0
Number of Mapped Locations: 0
Number of Observations: 0
External Links
View More Information about this species at:
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)
Biota Information System of New Mexico (BISON-M)
NatureServe Explorer
Environmental Conservation Online System (ECOS)
New Mexico State Wildlife Action Plan (NMSWAP)