Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID239141
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyLeon
LocalityBrittle Pond, a new stormwater pond in Tallahassee, just east of Capital Circle and south of [Hwy] 90W
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameApalachee Bay-St. Marks
HUC8 Number03120001
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month8
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSee voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected100s
Photo
Pomacea insularum
Pomacea insularum
Pomacea insularum


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/4/2024].

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