Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695292
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountySacramento
LocalityLower American River, Howe River Access
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower American
HUC8 Number18020111
HUC10 NameAmerican River
HUC10 Number1802011102
HUC12 NameLower American River
HUC12 Number180201110202
Map
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Collection Day9
Collection Month10
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
CommentsMixed samdy and rocky bank. Wide variety of rock sizes (from pebbles to boulders). Lots of algae. Water semi clear with medium current. River bottom is very silty and muddy. NZMS not found.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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