Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695308
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountyShasta
LocalitySacramento, Posse Grounds Boat Launch - Redding
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameClear Creek-Sacramento River
HUC8 Number18020154
HUC10 NameChurn Creek-Sacramento River
HUC10 Number1802015403
HUC12 NameSulphur Creek-Sacramento River
HUC12 Number180201540302
Map
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Collection Day3
Collection Month11
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
CommentsSuspect snails found on large rocks and cobble in still water near launch ramp. Several other snail species observed. Good parking and easy access.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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