Specimen Information

Corbicula fluminea
Corbicula fluminea
(freshwater golden clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1407076
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusCorbicula
Speciesfluminea
Common Namefreshwater golden clam
StateAL
CountyJefferson
LocalityBlack Warrior River, RM 381, Bankhead Reservoir, just north of Franklin Ferry Road Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Black Warrior
HUC8 Number03160112
HUC10 NameBig Yellow Creek-Black Warrior River
HUC10 Number0316011202
HUC12 NameShoal Creek-Black Warrior River
HUC12 Number031601120203
Map
Collection Day13
Collection Month6
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
CommentsSparse. Location corrected to RM 381.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierAlabama Dept. Conservation and Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/24/2026].

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