Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
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13 results for Dreissena bugensis (quagga mussel)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
4035 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Observational Field In Lake Mead,Dreissena rostriformis bugensis have started to cover the sunken B-29, a rare... 35688
5304 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Observational Field The sharp shells of Dreissena rostriformis bugensis cut swimmers feet, with 15-20 reports... 38228
5353 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Observational Field The presence of Dreissena rostriformis bugensis in recreational lakes often requires state... 38355
6010 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal Field Aquatic Nuisance Species inspectors will be on-site to conduct prelaunch inspections of trailered... 41354
6390 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Dreissena bugensis spread has led to decreased white fish population, resulting in a three... 41885
6415 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal Field Mussel-sniffing dogs are being used to inspect boats prior to entering the water at Lake Lopez, San... 41922
6418 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal Field Dreissena bugensis populations can harm watercraft. 41922
7402 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Dreissena bugensis are known to damage recreational boats. 42296
7707 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Observational Field The presence of Dreissena bugensis in Snake River, Idaho, and the removal process that... 42459
7708 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal Field Due to the presence of Dreissena bugensis in Snake River, Idaho Fish and Game now calls... 42459
7714 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal Field The stretch of Snake River is claimed by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture to take a few... 42459
7726 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Dreissena bugensis accumulate on recreation structures such as docks, buoys, anchors... 42476
8255 Dreissena bugensis Recreation Anecdotal N/A Recreation-based industries and activities have also been impacted by Dreissena bugensis's... 19113

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/27/2024].

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