Ecology
The Little Miami River is home to at least 87 species of fish, as well as many species of turtles, frogs, water snakes, birds, mammals and invertebrates. The river contains 36 species of mussels, including two threatened species, one of which is endangered. Ohio considers five of the species to be endangered. Recently, Zebra mussels and Asiatic clams have crowded out native species.
The river is protected by a number of nature preserves owned by Little Miami Inc., as well as by state and local parks (see below).
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