Specimen Information

Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1328478
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityAngeles Tunnel, between Pyramid Lake and Elderberry Forebay
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameSanta Clara
HUC8 Number18070102
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month12
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:29245
Author:California Department of Water Reources
Date:2016
Title:Quagga Mussel Infestation Discovered in Pyramid Lake; State Imposes Boating Restrictions
Journal:Press Release, December 8, 2016
Publisher:California Department of Water Resources
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierCalifornia Dept. of Water Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected6
Year Classadult


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