| Epioblasma brevidens | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Mollusca |
| Class: | Bivalvia |
| Order: | Unionida |
| Family: | Unionidae |
| Genus: | Epioblasma |
| Species: | E. brevidens
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| Binomial name | |
| Epioblasma brevidens (I. Lea, 1831)
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| The Cumberland River | |
| Synonyms | |
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Dysnomia brevidens I. Lea, 1831 | |
Epioblasma brevidens, the Cumberlandian combshell, is a species of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Unionidae. This species is endemic to the United States, found mainly in the states of Tennessee and Virginia. This mussel resides in medium-sized streams to large rivers. The combshell is an endangered species and protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA). The combshell is threatened by habitat modifications and pollution.
- ^ Bogan, A.E.; Mollusc Specialist Group (2000). "Epioblasma brevidens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2000: e.T7865A12859056. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2000.RLTS.T7865A12859056.en. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ "Cumberlandian combshell (Epioblasma brevidens)". Environmental Conservation Online System. U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
- ^ Biggins, Richard G.; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (1997-01-10). "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Determination of Endangered Status for the Cumberland Elktoe, Oyster Mussel, Cumberlandian Combshell, Purple Bean, and Rough Rabbitsfoot". Federal Register. 62 (7): 1647–1657. 62 FR 1647