Species Information
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Branchiopoda
Order: Diplostraca
Family: Limnadiidae
Genus: Eulimnadia
Species: diversa
Diversity Clam Shrimp - Eulimnadia diversa
Image courtesy of Biota Information System of New Mexico
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Species Extent (New Mexico)
General Description
Diversity Clam Shrimp (Eulimnadia diversa) is a medium-sized (4-8 mm) freshwater branchiopod that occurs across the eastern U.S., with Roosevelt and Socorro Counties of New Mexico representing the westernmost edge of their native range. 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)