Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID116243
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyHerkimer
LocalityErie Canal, Lock 16; 5 mile dam, Erie Canal & Mohawk River, NY
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMohawk
HUC8 Number02020004
HUC10 NameNowadaga Creek-Mohawk River
HUC10 Number0202000407
HUC12 NameCrum Creek-Mohawk River
HUC12 Number020200040709
Map
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Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | canal
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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