Specimen Information

Corbicula fluminea
Corbicula fluminea
(basket clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1247776
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusCorbicula
Speciesfluminea
Common Namebasket clam
StateTN
CountyCocke
LocalityNolichucky River, at RM 25 1 mi. NW of Goodwater
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNolichucky
HUC8 Number06010108
HUC10 NameLittle Chucky Creek-Nolichucky River
HUC10 Number0601010809
HUC12 NameOven Creek-Nolichucky River
HUC12 Number060101080905
Map
+
Collection Day11
Collection Month5
Collection Year1987
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28641
Author:Groves, L.
Date:2016
Title:Asian clam (Corbicula sp.) records at the  Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.
Record TypeSpecimen
Disposalpreserved in ethanol
Museum Cat NumberLACM 1987-18.11
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected7


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.