Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina sp.
Cipangopaludina sp.
(mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map
Impacts

Specimen ID1863501
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Speciessp.
Common Namemysterysnail
StateOH
CountyFranklin
LocalityOlentangy River Wetland Research Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Scioto
HUC8 Number05060001
HUC10 NameRush Run-Olentangy River
HUC10 Number0506000111
HUC12 NameOutlet Olentangy River
HUC12 Number050600011103
Map
Collection Day19
Collection Month3
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased | hitch hiker
Statusestablished
CommentsAnimals found inside the well to the pumps of the property.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierC. Morningstar, USGS
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected200+
Photo
Several large snails sit on a table.
Several large snails sit on a table.
Several large snails sit on a table.
Several large snails line the inside of a well.

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/18/2026].

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