Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1322077
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusCorbicula
Speciesfluminea
Common Namebasket clam
StatePA
CountyDauphin
LocalitySusquehanna River, Harrisburg, City Island (W side)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna-Swatara
HUC8 Number02050305
HUC10 NameSusquehanna River
HUC10 Number0205030510
HUC12 NameLaurel Run-Susquehanna River
HUC12 Number020503051011
Map
+
Collection Day9
Collection Month5
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28730
Author:Pearce, T.
Date:2016
Title:Corbicula fluminea data from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History Museum collections.
Publisher:Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Record TypeSpecimen
DisposalCarnegie Museum of Natural History
Museum Cat NumberCMNH 110912
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected8


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 [12/26/2024].

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.