Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID159062
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountySeminole
LocalityLake Brantley [~3 mi NW of Altamonte Springs]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper St. Johns
HUC8 Number03080101
HUC10 NameWekiva River
HUC10 Number0308010114
HUC12 NameWekiva Springs
HUC12 Number030801011406
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month6
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsLarge adults and many egg masses observed.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/25/2024].

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