Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID157195
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateSC
CountyJasper
LocalitySavannah River across from US Coast Guard station at Ft. Pulaski near the mouth of the river
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Savannah
HUC8 Number03060109
HUC10 NameDasher Creek-Savannah River
HUC10 Number0306010903
HUC12 NameOutlet Savannah River
HUC12 Number030601090307
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month10
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping hull fouling
Statusestablished
CommentsA single mussel was found attached to a rope at a depth of about 15 ft. The specimen was small, 2003 year class. Pilings nearby were scraped, but no more found.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordcounty
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected1


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