Specimen Information

Caulerpa prolifera
Caulerpa prolifera
Algae
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1714280
GroupAlgae
GenusCaulerpa
Speciesprolifera
StateCA
CountySan Diego
LocalityAntigua Village in the Coronado Cays in south San Diego Bay
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSan Diego
HUC8 Number18070304
HUC10 NameSan Diego Bay
HUC10 Number1807030412
HUC12 NameSan Diego Bay
HUC12 Number180703041202
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month9
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:42414
Author:California Department of Food and Agriculture, Fisheries Branch
Date:2023
Title:Invasive Algae – Caulerpa prolifera
Commentsa rapid response eradication plan was prepared to address the introduction
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recorddrainage
VerifierMarine Taxonomic Services, Ltd.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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