Compare

Pinnularia grunowii has a larger axial area, larger capitate ends, and broader valves.

Pinnularia pluviana has lower stria density and broader valves.

Pinnularia pisciculus has less undulate sides and more protracted apices.

Pinnularia turbulenta has more distinct undulate sides and a broader transverse fascia.

LM scalebar = 10 µm
Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM3 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM6 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM2 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM4 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM1 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM7 Pinnularia pluvianiformis LM5
Length Range
24-28 µm
Width Range
5.6-5.9 µm
Striae in 10 µm
13-14

Also compare to

Pinnularia grunowii

Krammer 2000

Pinnularia pluviana

H.E.Sovereign 1963

Pinnularia pisciculus

Ehrenb. 1843

Pinnularia turbulenta

(Cleve-Euler) Krammer 2000