Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1446467
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountySt. Johns
LocalityCrescent Beach, St. Johns Co.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDaytona-St. Augustine
HUC8 Number03080201
HUC10 NamePellicer Creek-Tomoka River Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020104
HUC12 NamePellicer Creek-Big Mulberry Branch Frontal
HUC12 Number030802010404
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month1
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water | shipping hull fouling
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Photo
Perna viridis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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