Specimen Information

Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
Hydrocharis morsus-ranae
(European frogbit)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1658379
GroupPlants
GenusHydrocharis
Speciesmorsus-ranae
Common NameEuropean frogbit
StateWI
CountyMarinette
Localityalong the coast from Oconto to Marinette
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMenominee
HUC8 Number04030108
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Month8
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | released aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:36478
Author:Thorensen, K.
Date:2021
Title:New aquatic invasive species found in Wisconsin for the first time
Publisher:WXPR
CommentsFirst report in Wisconsin.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierWisconsin Department of Natural Resources
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/30/2024].

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