Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Impact ID9480
Impact TypeOther
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe endangered Rostrhamus sociabilis plumbeus, Snail Kite, range expansion throughout Florida has been shown to follow the invasion and establishment of Pomacea maculata populations.
Reference42886
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationCentral FL

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/18/2024].

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