Habitat
The native distribution of this species is European-Siberian.
Czech Republic – in Bohemia, in Moravia, least concern (LC)
Germany – (Arten der Vorwarnliste) Listed as specially protected species in annex 1 of the Bundesartenschutzverordnung.
Isle of Man – National Biodiversity Data Centre, Ireland found at Lhen mouth (1922–25) and at Guilcagh (1985). Not protected by Wildlife Act 1990.
Ireland – recorded through much of the country
Russia – Northwest European Russia to Siberia
Sweden – it is the most widely distributed large freshwater bivalve in Sweden