Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1932813
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusLimnoperna
Speciesfortunei
Common NameGolden Mussel
StateCA
CountyLos Angeles
LocalityQuail Lake outlet
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Clara
HUC8 Number18070102
HUC10 NameUpper Piru Creek
HUC10 Number1807010205
HUC12 NameGorman Creek
HUC12 Number180701020507
Map
Collection Day9
Collection Month12
Collection Year2025
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsSettlement plates completely encrusted with golden mussels. Species verified via morphology.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierJ. Trueman, California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Number Collected>100
Photo
Golde mussels totally encrust settlement plate, forming a thick layer.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/30/2026].

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