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

Impact ID7707
Impact TypeRecreation
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe presence of Dreissena bugensis in Snake River, Idaho, and the removal process that followed led to closure of the river for hunters, anglers, and trappers.
Reference42459
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationSnake River, Idaho

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/1/2024].

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