Specimen Information

Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
(Golden Mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic
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Specimen ID1924643
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusLimnoperna
Speciesfortunei
Common NameGolden Mussel
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityRialto Pipeline PM-21 service connection.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Ana
HUC8 Number18070203
HUC10 NameChino Creek
HUC10 Number1807020307
HUC12 NameUpper Chino Creek
HUC12 Number180702030702
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Collection Day4
Collection Month3
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed current
CommentsConfirmed as golden mussel by PCR and DNA sequence analysis.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJessie Trueman (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei
Limnoperna fortunei

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/5/2026].

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