Specimen Information

Trapa natans
Trapa natans
(water chestnut)
Plants
Exotic

Specimen ID1886616
GroupPlants
GenusTrapa
Speciesnatans
Common Namewater chestnut
StateNJ
CountyMorris
LocalityLake Hopatcong, mouth of Jefferson Canals. Shallow water, approximately 300' N of Bowling Green Parkway
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Delaware-Musconetcong
HUC8 Number02040105
HUC10 NameMusconetcong River
HUC10 Number0204010505
HUC12 NameLake Hopatcong-Musconetcong River
HUC12 Number020401050501
Map
Collection Day2
Collection Month9
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierIan Pfingsten
Number Collected5
Photo
waterchestnut
waterchestnut in boat


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [1/31/2026].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.