Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695289
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountySanta Cruz
LocalityAptos Creek, Aptos Village County Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMonterey Bay
HUC8 Number18060015
HUC10 NameMonterey Bay
HUC10 Number1806001503
HUC12 NameAptos Creek
HUC12 Number180600150302
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month9
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
CommentsQuiet, shaded creek under a county park. Water is clear, with a still current. Banks are muddy and sandy, and the bed is sandy and covered in small rocks. Easily accessible so it probably sees high recreational traffic.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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