Specimen Information

Perna perna
Perna perna
(Mexilhao mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1702705
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesperna
Common NameMexilhao mussel
StateTX
CountyNueces
LocalityJetties at Port Aransas, Texas
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameAransas Bay
HUC8 Number12100405
HUC10 NameAransas Bay
HUC10 Number1210040504
HUC12 NameAransas Bay
HUC12 Number121004050400
Map
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Collection Month2
Collection Year1990
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:39207
Author:Serota, T.D., and L.S. Jacks
Date:1985
Title:Edible brown mussels in coastal waters of Texas
Journal:Aquatic Nuisance Species Digest
Volume:1
Issue:1
Pages:6
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate


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