Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1757706
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateGA
CountyChatham
LocalityManmade pond near YMCA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOgeechee Coastal
HUC8 Number03060204
HUC10 NameWilmington River-Atlantic Ocean
HUC10 Number0306020401
HUC12 NameWilmington River
HUC12 Number030602040101
Map
Collection Day2
Collection Month2
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Statuslocally established
CommentsGADNR report
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierC Morningstar, USGS
Number Collected1
Year Classegg, adult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/6/2025].

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