Specimen Information

Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
(Golden Mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1897637
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusLimnoperna
Speciesfortunei
Common NameGolden Mussel
StateCA
CountyMerced
LocalitySan Joaquin River, Great Valley Grasslands State Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle San Joaquin-Lower Chowchilla
HUC8 Number18040001
HUC10 NameMud Slough-San Joaquin River
HUC10 Number1804000121
HUC12 NameShag Slough-San Joaquin River
HUC12 Number180400012103
Map
Collection Day9
Collection Month1
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed current
CommentsMultiple specimens were found on the acoustic receiver (plastic), the foam buoy, and steel cable. Species verified via DNA.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJessie Trueman (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Limnoperna fortunei


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/18/2026].

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