Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID118443
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyOnondaga
LocalitySeneca River about 5 miles west of Baldwinsville, NY
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSeneca
HUC8 Number04140201
HUC10 NameLower Seneca River
HUC10 Number0414020116
HUC12 NameCross Lake-Seneca River
HUC12 Number041402011610
Map
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Collection Year1999
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsAn estimated 4.5 billion zebra mussels present in this 30 mile stretch downriver from this site. Aquatic vegetation heavily colonized by juveniles.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierCameron Lange, Beak Consultants Inc., Lancaster, N
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadu/juv


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