Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID242655
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateLA
CountyTerrebonne
Localitya swamp ~4 km east of Chacahoula on HWY 20
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameWest Central Louisiana Coastal
HUC8 Number08090302
HUC10 NameBayou Black
HUC10 Number0809030203
HUC12 NamePhillips Canal-Terrebonne Lafourche Drainage Canal
HUC12 Number080903020306
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month1
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsSeveral empty shells, a live specimen, and an egg mass were collected. DNA sample sent out for positive identification.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1 live
Photo
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata
Pomacea cf. canaliculata/maculata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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