Specimen ID | 1417477 |
Group | Mollusks-Gastropods |
Genus | Pomacea |
Species | canaliculata |
Common Name | channeled applesnail |
State | GA |
County | Pierce |
Locality | Alabaha River mainstem in Blackshear |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Satilla |
HUC8 Number | 03070201 |
HUC10 Name | Hurricane Creek-Alabaha River |
HUC10 Number | 0307020110 |
HUC12 Name | Baxter Branch-Alabaha River |
HUC12 Number | 030702011004 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 11 |
Collection Month | 3 |
Collection Year | 2005 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium |
Status | unknown |
Comments | BLACKSHEAR, Ga. (March 11, 2005) - A snail found on the Alabaha River
in Pierce County last month has been identified as a channeled apple
snail, a species native to South America. The specimen is the first of
its kind discovered in the state according to biologists from the
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
(WRD). |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |