Specimen Information

Viviparus georgianus
Viviparus georgianus
(banded mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Native Transplant

Specimen ID157235
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusViviparus
Speciesgeorgianus
Common Namebanded mysterysnail
StateNY
CountyWarren
LocalityLake George, Silver Bay, at the Silver Bay boat marina
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLake Champlain
HUC8 Number04300108
Map
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Collection Month7
Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsAnas platyrhynchos (Mallard ducks) were feeding on the snails and Mr. Lockyer noticed the snails while observing the feeding behaviors of the ducks.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierLee, Harry Dr. (FL Museum of Nat'l History)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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