Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID116376
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyHerkimer
LocalityHinckley Reservoir (SW corner of Adirondack Park) at power dam (southern end)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMohawk
HUC8 Number02020004
HUC10 NameMiddle West Canada Creek
HUC10 Number0202000405
HUC12 NameHinckley Reservoir-West Canada Creek
HUC12 Number020200040507
Map
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Collection Day17
Collection Month12
Collection Year1991
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | canal
Statusestablished
CommentsLow veliger density.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierCameron Lange, Acres Int., Amherst, NY
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger


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