Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID156821
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
LocalityMcKay Bay [north portion of Hillsborough Bay]near the east end of the 22nd St. Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameTampa Bay
HUC10 Number0310020607
HUC12 NameTampa Bay
HUC12 Number031002060700
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month4
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsMany mussels on the bay floor. 93% between 30-90 mm, 56% between 50-70 mm.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected750
Sizeup to 147.29 mm
Photo
Perna viridis
Perna viridis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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