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Sphaerium corneum
(European fingernail clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID264036
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusSphaerium
Speciescorneum
Common NameEuropean fingernail clam
StateNY
CountyWarren
LocalityLake George, at Hague public boat ramp
HUC8 NameLake George
HUC8 Number2010001
Latitude43.743724
Longitude-73.498449
Lat-Long SourceMap derived
Lat-Long AccuracyAccurate
Map
Day0
Month10 (October)
Year2008
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Contact[not displayed for privacy reasons]
Primary Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsThis is the second sighting we have had of S. corneum in Lake George.
Record TypePersonal communication
Fresh/Marine IntroductionFreshwater





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