Specimen Information

Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1724149
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateTX
CountyVal Verde
LocalityInternational Amistad Reservoir, Diablo East
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Devils
HUC8 Number13040302
HUC10 NameEvans Creek-Amistad Reservoir
HUC10 Number1304030204
HUC12 NameCalifornia Creek-Amistad Reservoir
HUC12 Number130403020408
Map
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Collection Month2
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker | hitch hiker on small watercraft
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:37896
Author:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Date:2022
Publisher:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
Reference 2
Ref. Number:42981
Date:2022
Title:GSARP spring meeting 2022
Pages:3 pp.
CommentsVeligers found in sample from reservoir, genetically confirmed to be zebra mussels for second year in a row. No adult animals found.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierTexas Parks and Wildlife, genetic testing
Year Classlarva


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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