Lepton lepidum Say 1826 (clam)
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Bivalvia - Cardiida - Leptonidae
Alternative combination: Amphidesma lepida
Belongs to Lepton according to D. Massemin et al. 2009
See also Hendy et al. 2008
Sister taxa: Lepton (Divarikellia), Lepton (Lepton), Lepton (Planikellia), Lepton alabamiensis, Lepton squamosum
Ecology: stationary infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of United States (2: Louisiana collections)
Total: 2 collections each including a single occurrence
Specimen images are retrieved through the ePANDDA API.
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