Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina sp.
Cipangopaludina sp.
(mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1886800
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Speciessp.
Common Namemysterysnail
StatePA
CountyCrawford
LocalityPymatuning Reservoir, PA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameShenango
HUC8 Number05030102
HUC10 NamePymatuning Reservoir-Shenango River
HUC10 Number0503010201
HUC12 NamePymatuning Reservoir
HUC12 Number050301020105
Map
Collection Month6
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:46444
Author:Mullen, A.L., L.E. Beaty, A.M. Simpson, and S.A. Nutile
Date:2025
Title:Metal accumulation in the shell and soft tissues of invasive mystery snails
Journal:Management of Biological Invasions
Volume:16
Issue:3
Pages:839-864
CommentsSampling occurred from June to August of 2023
Record TypeLiterature


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/11/2025].

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