NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID283335
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateLA
CountySt. John the Baptist
LocalityRoad side ditch along Shadowbrook Lane
HUC8 NameLower Mississippi-Baton Rouge
HUC8 Number8070100
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Collection Day13
Collection Month5
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Comments"Road side ditch along Shadowbrook Lane. Dozens of egg cases and one adult snail."
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater
Number Collected1
No Juveniles0
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/19/2013].

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