Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695271
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountyPlacer
LocalityBear River, Hwy 65 Intersection
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Bear
HUC8 Number18020126
HUC10 NameLower Bear River
HUC10 Number1802012605
HUC12 NameBest Slough-Bear River
HUC12 Number180201260502
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month3
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | dispersed
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:37952
Author:California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Date:2022
Title:Collection data for New Zealand Mudsnail, provided by T. Jensen
Publisher:California Department of Fish and Game
CommentsNZMS observed in flowing water and standing pooled warm water
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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