Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID1932704
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateCO
CountyGarfield
LocalitySmall pond at Grand River Park in New Castle, Colorado
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameColorado Headwaters-Plateau
HUC8 Number14010005
HUC10 NameCanyon Creek-Colorado River
HUC10 Number1401000501
HUC12 NameSouth Canyon Creek-Colorado River
HUC12 Number140100050102
Map
Collection Month4
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsAdult Zebra Mussels confirmed
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierColorado Parks and Wildlife
Year ClassAdult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/23/2026].

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