Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID157799
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountySt. Johns
LocalitySt. Augustine Inlet (north shore at Vilano Beach)
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameDaytona-St. Augustine
HUC8 Number03080201
HUC10 NameTolomato River-Moses Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020106
HUC12 NameTolomato River-Moses Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number030802010603
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month1
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsHundreds observed. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Size92.5 mm


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/21/2024].

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