Specimen Information

Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1617589
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalitySir Adam Beck 1 station located at 1400 Niagara Parkway
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNiagara River
HUC8 Number04270101
HUC10 NameNiagara River
HUC10 Number0427010108
HUC12 NameNiagara Falls-Niagara River
HUC12 Number042701010808
Map
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Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusestablished
CommentsActive Control with Chlorine by Ontario Power in 2018
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/2/2024].

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