Specimen Information

Sphaerium corneum
Sphaerium corneum
(European fingernail clam)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map

Specimen ID1724872
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusSphaerium
Speciescorneum
Common NameEuropean fingernail clam
StateFL
CountyHardee
Locality[Unnamed tributary of] Charlie Apopka Creek [Charlie Creek] at E.L. Rogers Park, 13 [air] kilometers E [center] Zolfo Springs, [Griffins Corner Quad].
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
HUC10 NameUpper Charlie Creek
HUC10 Number0310010105
HUC12 NameBuckhorn Creek
HUC12 Number031001010503
Map
Collection Day26
Collection Month2
Collection Year1968
Year AccuracyActual
Reference 1
Ref. Number:43002
Author:Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).
Date:2021
Title:Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF). Sphaerium corneum
European fingernail clam
Publisher:GBIF
Record TypeSpecimen
Museum Cat NumberNCSM-UNIO
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected29

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/5/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.