Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis
(Chinese mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1687205
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Specieschinensis
Common NameChinese mysterysnail
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
LocalitySmall pond next to Muraco Elementary School, Winchester, MA.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCharles
HUC8 Number01090001
HUC10 NameMystic River-Frontal Boston Harbor
HUC10 Number0109000105
HUC12 NameAberjona River
HUC12 Number010900010501
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month4
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsI have seen these here for a few years now.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Cipangopaludina chinensis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/7/2024].

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