Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1653584
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateTX
CountyGrimes
Locality70-acre private pond in Grimes County, TX near township of Stoneham
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Brazos-Little Brazos
HUC8 Number12070101
HUC10 NameBeason Creek-Brazos River
HUC10 Number1207010108
HUC12 NameSandy Creek-Grassy Creek
HUC12 Number120701010802
Map
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Collection Day10
Collection Month8
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:34881
Author:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date:2020
Title:Pomacea maculata observations
Publisher:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Commentsverified citizen scientist report
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierTexas Parks and Wildlife Department
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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