Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1710435
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIA
CountyCerro Gordo
LocalityBlack Pit
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWinnebago
HUC8 Number07080203
HUC10 NameWillow Creek
HUC10 Number0708020302
HUC12 NameCheslea Creek-Willow Creek
HUC12 Number070802030203
Map
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Collection Day2
Collection Month8
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusestablished
CommentsReport found in Iowa DNR infested waters database.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJoel Born (IDNR)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/30/2025].

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