Specimen Information

Perna viridis
Perna viridis
(green mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1337186
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityGulf of Mexico, NE of New Pass in Estero Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 NameEstero Bay Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020401
HUC12 NameEstero Bay
HUC12 Number030902040107
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month2
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsFound on bottom of channel marker.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierFlorida Dept. of Environmental Protection
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Year Classadult
Photo
Perna viridis
Perna viridis
Perna viridis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/21/2024].

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