Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID117328
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyClinton
LocalityLake Champlain at Ausable River Delta. Located approximately 0.25 miles from shore.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Champlain
HUC8 Number04300108
HUC10 NameLake Champlain
HUC10 Number0430010816
HUC12 NameLake Champlain
HUC12 Number043001081604
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month7
Collection Year1995
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsZebra mussels found on a small percentage of native mussels.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierRichard Levey, Vermont DEC biologist
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Year Classadult
Size15-25 mm


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