NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID282900
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountySumter
LocalityWithlacoochee River, vicinity of SR-471 bridge
HUC8 NameWithlacoochee
HUC8 Number3100208
Map
Collection Day13
Collection Month4
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsFour egg masses observed, but no shells.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/20/2013].

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