Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1714175
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateSD
CountyCodington
LocalityBig Sioux River, five miles south of Watertown
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Big Sioux
HUC8 Number10170201
HUC10 NameCity of Watertown-Big Sioux River
HUC10 Number1017020109
HUC12 NameCity of Watertown-Big Sioux River
HUC12 Number101702010903
Map
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Collection Day28
Collection Month9
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42342
Author:Mayer, E
Date:2023
Title:GFP says Big Sioux River infested with zebra mussels
Publisher:KELO
CommentsFound five miles south of Watertown during river otter surveys
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierSouth Dakota Game, Fish and parks Department
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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