Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis
(Chinese mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1474348
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Specieschinensis
Common NameChinese mysterysnail
StateNC
CountyBladen
LocalityLock and Dam 1 on the Cape Fear River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Cape Fear
HUC8 Number03030005
HUC10 NameHood Creek-Cape Fear River
HUC10 Number0303000504
HUC12 NameMitchell Landing-Cape Fear River
HUC12 Number030300050405
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NAS ARM

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Collection Day15
Collection Month5
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsIndividual was adhered to submerged rock that is part of rock arch ramp installed for fish passage at Lock and Dam 1 on the Cape Fear River. Animal was observed during other work being conducted by NC Wildlife Resources Commission district sportfish biologists. Large (approx. 50 mm) individual was vouchered and sent to Brena Jones, aquatic wildlife diversity research coordinator, for ID verification. Specimen will be permanently deposited at NC Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh, NC.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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