Specimen Information

Potamopyrgus antipodarum
Potamopyrgus antipodarum
(New Zealand mudsnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1740342
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
StateCA
CountySanta Cruz
LocalityCorralitos Creek in Freedom
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePajaro
HUC8 Number18060002
HUC10 NamePajaro River
HUC10 Number1806000208
HUC12 NameCorralitos Creek
HUC12 Number180600020802
Map
Collection Day20
Collection Month7
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statusestablished
CommentsDetection of species in the area also confirmed by California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierA. Longan CSU Monterey Bay; T. Jensen, CA Department of Fish and Wildlife
Number Collected200


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/22/2026].

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