Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1695331
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Specieschinensis
Common NameChinese mysterysnail
StatePA
CountyWayne
LocalityDeerfield Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLackawaxen
HUC8 Number02040103
HUC10 NameWallenpaupack Creek
HUC10 Number0204010305
HUC12 NameAriel Creek
HUC12 Number020401030504
Map
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Collection Day15
Collection Month7
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsThis sighting was also reported to the PA Fish and Boat Commission through their aquatic invasive species reporting tool as well as another Pennsylvania based invasive species reporting tool. Numerous Chinese Mystery Snails were observed within the mucky substrate bordering the Deerfield Lake embankment dam.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/1/2024].

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