Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID160860
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountySt. Lawrence
LocalityBlack Lake [east of Hammond, NY]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameIndian
HUC8 Number04290002
HUC10 NameBlack Lake-Indian River
HUC10 Number0429000205
HUC12 NameBlack Creek-Black Lake
HUC12 Number042900020505
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month10
Collection Year2004
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsThere were 2-3 year old adults and many yearlings present.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordlocale
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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