Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1737192
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateIN
CountyWhitley
LocalityShriner Lake, Blue River Drainage
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEel
HUC8 Number05120104
HUC10 NameBlue River
HUC10 Number0512010401
HUC12 NameThorn Creek-Blue River
HUC12 Number051201040103
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month10
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
CommentsFound colonies of zebra mussels on bottom of boats
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierA. Szczepanski, Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Year Classadult
Photo
Zebra mussels biofouling the bottom bull of boat.
Zebra mussels biofouling the bottom bull of boat.
Zebra mussels biofouling the bottom bull of boat.
Zebra mussels biofouling the bottom bull of boat.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/29/2025].

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