Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1687201
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateOK
CountyMayes
LocalityChimney Rock Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Neosho
HUC8 Number11070209
HUC10 NameHudson Lake-Neosho River
HUC10 Number1107020905
HUC12 NameWickliffe Creek
HUC12 Number110702090506
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month12
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
CommentsBrief shoreline investigation at Chimney Rock in Oklahoma. 4 intact individuals observed as well as many washed up shells. Along the shoreline at (36.25511, -95.09246) as well as the shoreline along the other two boat ramps on this lake (36.2563292, -95.0964637) and (36.2490137, -95.0887389).
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierOklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected4
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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