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PLEUROBEMA BEADLEIANUM (MISSISSIPPI PIGTOE)
HIGH Additional genetic research (clarify identification of this species through genetic
work then reassess status)
MEDIUM Taxonomic work (clarify taxonomy)
MEDIUM Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveysPLEUROBEMA CURTUM (BLACK CLUBSHELL)
LOW Plan and conduct species status surveys & monitoring
LOW Determine habitat characteristics/ species habitat needs (geomorphic study)
LOW Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
PLEUROBEMA DECISUM (SOUTHERN CLUBSHELL)
HIGH Additional genetic research
MEDIUM Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveys
PLEUROBEMA MARSHALLI (FLAT PIGTOE)
LOW Additional survey work
PLEUROBEMA PEROVATUM (OVATE CLUBSHELL)
HIGH Additional genetic research
MEDIUM Specific research: identify host fish
MEDIUM Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveys
PLEUROBEMA RUBRUM (PYRAMID PIGTOE)
HIGH Additional genetic research (conduct phylogenetic research on this species to
determine relatedness of Delta populations to others)
HIGH Additional survey work: surveys in large Delta rivers (e.g.Coldwater)
MEDIUM Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveys
PLEUROBEMA TAITIANUM (HEAVY PIGTOE)
LOW Additional survey work
POTAMILUS INFLATUS (INFLATED HEELSPLITTER)
MEDIUM Monitor species population trends and determine quantity, condition and
context of suitable habitat
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveys
MEDIUM Additional survey work in lower Pearl River
POTAMILUS CAPAX (FAT POCKETBOOK)
MEDIUM Plan and conduct species status surveys