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The Mucket, Actinonaias ligamentina (Lamarck, 1819), was formerly abundant in the central and upper portions of the Illinois River. It is widespread in Illinois, but abundant only in the Kankakee River drainage. (Conservation Status: Currently stable)
Illinois State Museum Collection (ISM-672709)

Photograph by Robert E. Warren, Illinois State Museum.

The <b>Mucket</b>,<i> Actinonaias ligamentina</i> (Lamarck, 1819), was formerly abundant in the central and upper portions of the Illinois River. It is widespread in Illinois, but abundant only in the Kankakee River drainage. (Conservation Status: Currently stable)<br>Illinois State Museum Collection (ISM-672709)