The species has a wide distribution in Viet Nam. Overexplotation, mining, water pollution and deforestation are major threats affecting its population and the number of locations is fewer than 10. Population decline has been observed through surveys during the last 20 years and is inferred to be approximately 50% in the last 10 years (Do pers. comm. 2011). Surveys need to be conducted in order to follow up the status of this species.

This species is distributed in Cao Bang, Phu Tho, and Vinh Phuc provinces in northeastern Viet Nam.

This species is not common. Population decline has been observed through surveys during the last 20 years and is inferred to be approximately 50% in the last 10 years (Do pers. comm. 2011).

This species inhabits streams and rivers in midlands and mountains.

Overexploitation, deforestation and mining threaten the survival of this species.

As many other mussels, this species is used as a ready food source for local people, poultry, livestock and fish and is sometimes also seen in local markets.

Surveys need to be conducted in Cao Bang, Phu Tho, Vinh Phuc provinces in Viet Nam  to obtain information on the population, distribution and ecological requirements of this species. Conservation actions which are needed include protection of its habitats from direct and indirect impacts, and preventing exploitation of this species.