Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1932795
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusLimnoperna
Speciesfortunei
Common NameGolden Mussel
StateCA
CountySan Joaquin
LocalitySan Joaquin River near Lakefront Resort
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSan Joaquin Delta
HUC8 Number18040003
HUC10 NameLone Tree Creek-San Joaquin River
HUC10 Number1804000302
HUC12 NameWalthall Slough-San Joaquin River
HUC12 Number180400030203
Map
Collection Day17
Collection Month4
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsGolden Mussels found on the San Joaquin River upstream of Mossdale Regional Park in Lathrop, CA on acoustic receiver. Only two adults were found after searching the rest of the equipment. Species verified via morphology.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJ. Trueman, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Number Collected2
Year Classadult
Photo
Two golden mussels sit on a paper towel on a table next to a dime, which is similar in size to the mussels.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/16/2026].

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