Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1932825
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusLimnoperna
Speciesfortunei
Common NameGolden Mussel
StateCA
CountyMerced
LocalityVolta Wildlife Area, Field 10
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle San Joaquin-Lower Chowchilla
HUC8 Number18040001
HUC10 NameLower Los Banos Creek
HUC10 Number1804000119
HUC12 NameSan Luis Holding Reservoir
HUC12 Number180400011901
Map
Collection Day10
Collection Month5
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
CommentsMussel was found attached to a hunting jacket that was submerged in the water. Species verified via morphology.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
Photo
Golden mussel adult is in the palm of a hand.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/13/2026].

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