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Diplodon chilensis

Diplodon chilensis

(J. E. Gray, 1828)
Almeja de Agua Dulce Patagónica

Family: Hyriidae
Order: Unionida
Class: Bivalvia
Phylum / Division: Mollusca
Kingdom: Animalia

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Diplodon chilensis is a species of mussel in the family Hyriidae. It is native to Chile and Argentina. In Chile, it is the most common freshwater mussel species, and inhabits lentic and lotic environments. The species is sensitive to turbidity and water levels of phosphorus. Its filtering capacity has been proposed as a biocontrol of salmon farming eutrophication.

Source: Wikipedia, article Diplodon chilensis. Content adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Accessed on 16/07/2026.





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Photography ID: 46208
  Adult

Lago Paimun
Neuquén
Argentina
01/29/2013
Mauro Carballo
Foto
Photography ID: 46207
  Adult

Lago Paimun
Neuquén
Argentina
01/29/2013
Mauro Carballo



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Record IDDateExact timeCountryProvince / departmentPlaceFilmedPhotographedRecorded vocalObservedHeardWounded or deadNumber of individualsUser or BibliographyDetail
13033529/01/2013ArgentinaNeuquénLago PaimunMauro Carballo
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Please use the following reference when citing this species account.
EcoRegistros. 2026. Diplodon chilensis – Species account. Accessed from www.ecoregistros.org on 17/09/2026.