Deertoe Mussel (Truncilla truncata)
SPECIES DESCRIPTION
The Deertoe Mussel is an obligate riverine species requiring swift clean currents and gravel substrates. This mussel is currently known in portions of the Fall, Little Osage, Marais des Cygnes, Neosho, and Verdigris rivers and Pottawatomie Creek. Fish hosts include freshwater drum and sauger.













