Specimen Information

Perna viridis
Perna viridis
(green mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1703738
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountyCharlotte
LocalityDon Pedro Island
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSarasota Bay
HUC8 Number03100201
HUC10 NameLemon Bay Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020103
HUC12 NameRock Creek-Oyster Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number031002010302
Map
+
Collection Day11
Collection Month6
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed current | shipping hull fouling
Commentsdock piling at Palm Island resort
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierAbrianna Sadler (Florida Department of Environmental Protection)
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Photo
Perna viridis
Perna viridis
Perna viridis
Perna viridis


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/30/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.