Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis
(Chinese mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic
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Specimen ID1713574
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Specieschinensis
Common NameChinese mysterysnail
StatePA
CountyLycoming
LocalityRose Valley Lake, Lycoming County
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower West Branch Susquehanna
HUC8 Number02050206
HUC10 NameLower Loyalsock Creek
HUC10 Number0205020605
HUC12 NameLick Run-Mill Creek
HUC12 Number020502060508
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Collection Day6
Collection Month6
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | dispersed
CommentsChinese Mystery snails were collected in high abundance throughout the lake by Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission staff. ID by PFBC AIS Coordinator Sean Hartzell.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierSean Hartzell (Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/25/2025].

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