Specimen Information

Corbicula fluminea
Corbicula fluminea
(freshwater golden clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID154665
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusCorbicula
Speciesfluminea
Common Namefreshwater golden clam
StatePA
CountyClinton
LocalityWest Branch Susquehanna River near Sunbury
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle West Branch Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050203
HUC10 NameLower West Branch Susquehanna River
HUC10 Number0205020304
HUC12 NameClendenin Branch Baker Run
HUC12 Number020502030403
Map
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
CommentsFrom confluence to Bald Eagle Creek, above this the drainage is severely impacted by acid mine drainage and no Gastropods or Bivalves occur.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/13/2025].

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