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SLOUGH SANDSHELL
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SLOUGH SANDSHELL. Historically widespread, this species of mussel was listed as endangered in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The typical adult grows to a length of from four to 5.5 inches. The young are hosted by shortnose gar.