Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1401663
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateLA
CountySt. John the Baptist
LocalityIntersection of Alligator Bayou and Blind River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLake Maurepas
HUC8 Number08070204
HUC10 NameBlind River
HUC10 Number0807020402
HUC12 NameBayou Chene Blanc-Blind River
HUC12 Number080702040205
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month5
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Pomacea maculata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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