Specimen Information

Potamopyrgus antipodarum
Potamopyrgus antipodarum
(New Zealand mudsnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1420745
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountyMonterey
LocalityCarmel River at Valley Greens Drive crossing in Carmel
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCentral Coastal
HUC8 Number18060006
HUC10 NameCarmel River
HUC10 Number1806000601
HUC12 NamePotrero Canyon-Carmel River
HUC12 Number180600060106
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year2017
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30737
Author:California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2017
Title:Invasive New Zealand mudsnails found in Carmel River -- residents and visitors urged to help prevent further spread.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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