Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1732967
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateTX
CountyHarris
LocalityAddicks Reservoir, Harris County, Texas.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBuffalo-San Jacinto
HUC8 Number12040104
HUC10 NameAddicks Reservoir
HUC10 Number1204010402
HUC12 NameBear Creek
HUC12 Number120401040202
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month12
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Statuslocally established
CommentsThis is a low spot that fills with water first during heavy rains and floods.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierC. Morningstar, USGS
Number Collected10
Photo
Pomacea maculata


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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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