Specimen Information

Potamopyrgus antipodarum
Potamopyrgus antipodarum
(New Zealand mudsnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1655263
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StatePA
CountyYork
LocalityCodorus Creek Trophy Trout Area
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050306
HUC10 NameCodorus Creek
HUC10 Number0205030607
HUC12 NameHeadwaters Codorus Creek
HUC12 Number020503060703
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NAS ARM

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Collection Day14
Collection Month7
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | hitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
CommentsSubmitted by PA fish and Boat Commission's AIS Coordinator on behalf of our Area Fisheries Staff. Numerous snails were found in this area- specimen ID was confirmed by Dr. Ed Levri of Penn State Altoona. Follow-up surveys are anticipated in 2021 to determine their distribution in this stream. Data will be reported to USGS accordingly.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Potamopyrgus antipodarum


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/24/2024].

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