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- Species Name: Softwater pearl mussel
- Scientific Name: Margaritifera margaritifera
- Habitat: Clean fast flowing soft water rivers and streams that are low in nutrients
- Legal Status: Directive 92/43 Annex II V Berne Convention Annex III
- Possible Designation: SAC NHA