Specimen Information

Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1336025
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityElderberry Forebay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Clara
HUC8 Number18070102
HUC10 NameCastaic Creek
HUC10 Number1807010203
HUC12 NameMiddle Castaic Creek
HUC12 Number180701020305
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month12
Collection Year2016
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsTwo adult mussels were observed in Elderberry Forebay. The observation was made via surface surveys.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierLos Angeles Department of Water and Power
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected2
Year Classadult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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