NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species

Specimen Information

Bythotrephes longimanus
(spiny waterflea)
Crustaceans-Cladocerans
Exotic to United States

Specimen ID284608
GroupCrustaceans-Cladocerans
GenusBythotrephes
Specieslongimanus
Common Namespiny waterflea
StateNY
LocalityChamplain Canal at Baldwin Corners Bridge
HUC8 NameLake George
HUC8 Number2010001
Map
Collection Day12
Collection Month6
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusunknown
CommentsSparse population found. Rigorous sampling program in already place.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh Marine IntroFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2013]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/23/2013].

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