Elimia livescens (liver elimia) Mollusks-Gastropods Native Transplant
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Common name: liver elimia
Taxonomy: available through
www.itis.gov
Size: can reach 20 mm in length
Native Range: St.
Lawrence River drainage from Great Lake to Lake Champlain; tributaries
of the Ohio River east of the Scioto River in Ohio; Wabash River, west
to the Illinois River.
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 Hawaii |
 Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands |
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Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) Explained
Interactive maps: Point Distribution Maps
Nonindigenous Occurrences:
Table 1. States with nonindigenous occurrences, the earliest and latest observations in each state, and the tally and names of HUCs with observations†. Names and dates are hyperlinked to their relevant specimen records. The list of references for all nonindigenous occurrences of Elimia livescens are found here.
Table last updated 1/22/2021
† Populations may not be currently present.
Means of Introduction: Migrated via the Erie Canal to the Hudson River.
Impact of Introduction: The impacts of this species are currently unknown, as no studies have been done to determine how it has affected ecosystems in the invaded range. The absence of data does not equate to lack of effects. It does, however, mean that research is required to evaluate effects before conclusions can be made.
Author:
Benson, A.J.
Revision Date: 11/1/2003
Citation Information:
Benson, A.J., 2021, Elimia livescens: U.S. Geological Survey, Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database, Gainesville, FL, https://nas.er.usgs.gov/queries/FactSheet.aspx?speciesID=2233, Revision Date: 11/1/2003, Access Date: 1/23/2021
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