Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1736372
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyLee
LocalityRetention pond behind Drury Inn, Gulf Coast Town Center
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBig Cypress Swamp
HUC8 Number03090204
HUC10 NameEstero Bay Frontal
HUC10 Number0309020401
HUC12 NameEstero River
HUC12 Number030902040103
Map
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Collection Day27
Collection Month4
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | hitch hiker
Statusestablished
CommentsObserved apple snail eggs and shells
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJonathan Freedman and Matt Neilson, USGS NAS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Pomacea maculata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/19/2024].

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