Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1886702
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateGA
CountyChatham
LocalityPrivate ditch
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameOgeechee Coastal
HUC8 Number03060204
HUC10 NameLittle Ogeechee River
HUC10 Number0306020402
HUC12 NameHardin Canal-Little Ogeechee River
HUC12 Number030602040201
Map
Collection Day6
Collection Month10
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | dispersed flood
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierJim Page (GA DNR)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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