Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
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15 results for Pomacea maculata (giant applesnail)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
3548 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field The presence of the invasive applesnail in Louisiana has created an abundant food source for... 33326
7302 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Pomacea maculata individuals under 4mm in size were preyed on by Procambarus... 30721
7336 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Pomacea canaliculata, Procambarus spiculifer, Pomacea maculata, and... 42249
7346 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Pomacea maculata herbivory completely removed submerged aquatic vegetation in cell 4S in a... 42272
7350 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Pomacea maculata were observed being preyed upon by Rostrhamus sociabilis... 42273
7353 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory When feeding on Utricularia spp. in a laboratory study Pomacea maculata and... 19695
7359 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Pomacea maculata presence decreased abundance and frequency of its preferred forage... 42217
7365 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Pomacea maculata fed on Aetokthonos hydrillicola. 42280
7366 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Rostrhamus sociabilis feeds on Pomacea maculata in Lake Toho, FL. 42280
7375 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory In a laboratory study Procambarus fallax consumed juvenile Pomacea maculata and... 42290
7413 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory In a laboratory setting Pomacea maculata showed high levels of consumption of the native... 17897
7666 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Crematogaster sp. observed feeding on invasive Pomacea maculata eggs. 42440
7684 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Laboratory In this lab study Pomacea maculata adults were observed consuming ~99% of all Pomacea... 24722
9479 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Observational Field The endangered Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus, Snail Kite, prey on Pomacea... 42886
9572 Pomacea maculata Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Pomacea maculata are herbivores that consume large quantities of aquatic plants. 43140

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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