Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1617528
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateTX
CountyBrazoria
Localityprivate pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameAustin-Oyster
HUC8 Number12040205
HUC10 NameMiddle Oyster Creek
HUC10 Number1204020502
HUC12 NameMiddle Oyster Creek
HUC12 Number120402050200
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month7
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed flood
Statusestablished
CommentsEggs masses present. Reported by a concerned citizen. Likely were introduced into his pond during flooding. Citizen provided photos.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected20
Year Classeggs


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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