Elliptio ahenea (Lea, 1843)


1. Haw Creek, Flagler Co., FL - 76 mm
2. St Marys River, Nassau Co., FL - 72 mm
3. Etonia Creek, Putnam Co., FL - 65 mm
4. North Fork Black Creek, Clay Co., FL - 49 mm

Type locality: Black Creek, Florida.

Range: St Marys, St Johns, Kissimmee, and Suwannee River systems.

Remarks: Small specimens, such as #4 above and the holotype, are winged but this becomes less apparent with age. Specimens may be rayed or rayless.

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