Specimen Information

Cipangopaludina chinensis
Cipangopaludina chinensis
(Chinese mysterysnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID1884179
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusCipangopaludina
Specieschinensis
Common NameChinese mysterysnail
StateOH
CountyScioto
LocalityTurkey Creek Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOhio Brush-Whiteoak
HUC8 Number05090201
HUC10 NameSalt Lick Creek-Ohio River
HUC10 Number0509020102
HUC12 NameHeadwaters Turkey Creek
HUC12 Number050902010201
Map
Collection Day10
Collection Month7
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on waterfowl | released aquarium
CommentsTurkey Creek Lake in Shawnee Forest, found in water 40 feet right of the boat ramp.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Cipangopaludina chinensis


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/21/2026].

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