Specimen Information

Mytella charruana
Mytella charruana
(Charru mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID167070
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusMytella
Speciescharruana
Common NameCharru mussel
StateGA
CountyLiberty
LocalityMedway River at the Sunbury public boat ramp
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOgeechee Coastal
HUC8 Number03060204
HUC10 NameMedway River-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number0306020405
HUC12 NameMedway River-Frontal Atlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030602040502
Map
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Collection Day25
Collection Month8
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
CommentsGrowing heavily on floating docks. Salinity 33 ppt.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineBrackish


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [10/13/2024].

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