Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1872889
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateTX
CountyTom Green
LocalityLake Nasworthy, San Angelo
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSouth Concho
HUC8 Number12090102
HUC10 NamePecan Creek-South Concho River
HUC10 Number1209010205
HUC12 NameTwin Buttes Reservoir-South Concho River
HUC12 Number120901020507
Map

NAS ARM

Collection Month11
Collection Year2024
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:45392
Author:Texas Parks and Wildlife
Date:2025
Title:Texas state report Gulf and South Atlantic Regional Panel on AIS
Publisher:Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
CommentsPlanton samples detected zebra mussel veligers and subsequent shoreline sampling revealed one settled adult mussel. Due to multiple life stages present, Lake Nasworthy is considered infested by zebra mussels by Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierTexas Parks and Wildlife
Year Classlarvae, adults


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/15/2025].

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