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Common Name: channeled applesnail
Taxonomy: available through 
Identification: Typical applesnails are globular in shape. Normal coloration typically includes bands of brown, black, and yellowish-tan, and color patterns are extremely variable. Albino and gold color variations exist (R. Howells, personal communication).
Size: Up to 150 mm
Native Range:
South and Central America.
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Hawaii |
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Interactive maps: Continental US, Alaska, Hawaii, Caribbean
Nonindigenous Occurrences: Spring Hill Lake near Mobile, Alabama (D. Shelton, pers. comm.); a lake near Jacksonville, Florida (J. Bernatis, pers. comm.); Lake Mirimar, San Diego County, California; a pond near Yuma, Arizona; and numerous locations in Hawaii.
Means of Introduction: Probable aquarium release for initial introductions.
Status: Established in California and Hawaii.
Impact of Introduction: Impacts rice and taro agriculture worldwide where introduced.
Remarks:
References
Howells, R. Personal communication. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Other Resources:
Pomacea canaliculata (channeled applesnail) (Gulf of Mexico Program)
Pomacea canaliculata (Global Invasive Species Database)
Identification of applesnails (Pomacea) in U.S. waters
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Revision Date: 1/25/2010 Citation for this information:
United States Geological Survey. 2010. Pomacea canaliculata. USGS Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL.
<http://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.asp?speciesID=980> Revision Date: 1/25/2010
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