Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1473649
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyTravis
LocalityColorado River, Lake Travis
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameAustin-Travis Lakes
HUC8 Number12090205
Map
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Collection Day20
Collection Month9
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsThis location is line of sight from Lake Travis Mansfield Dam launch dock. It is in the opposite northeastern corner of the lake. The colonies extend along the rock wall to the small marina that has private boat slips. Colonies were accumulated along the rocks and limestone shelves. The exposed cliffs revealed a series of exposed colonies that were possibly dead from drying.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha


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