Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1736713
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyBrown
LocalityCity of Early’s Town Center Pond
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePecan Bayou
HUC8 Number12090107
HUC10 NameDevils River-Pecan Bayou
HUC10 Number1209010704
HUC12 NameAdams Branch-Pecan Bayou
HUC12 Number120901070403
Map
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Collection Day14
Collection Month5
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayaccidental
Statusunknown
CommentsThe lake was filled with water from infested Lake Brownwood and could have received water/veligers repeatedly, resulting in different size classes. Therefore status of population is unknown. No motorized boat access to lake.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierM. McGarrity, Texas Park and Wildlife AIS Coordinator
Year Classmany


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [9/16/2024].

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