Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID239517
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyLeon
LocalityLake Jackson [north side of Tallahassee]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Ochlockonee
HUC8 Number03120003
HUC10 NameLake Jackson
HUC10 Number0312000303
HUC12 NameLake Jackson
HUC12 Number031200030301
Map
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Collection Day31
Collection Month8
Collection Year2007
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsMany eggs masses present. See voucher photos.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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 [11/21/2024].

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