Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID251538
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateSC
CountyAiken
LocalitySavannah River (R.M. 167.3) [~1 mi SW of Cowden]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Savannah
HUC8 Number03060106
HUC10 NameAugusta Canal-Savannah River
HUC10 Number0306010606
HUC12 NameBeaverdam Ditch-Savannah River
HUC12 Number030601060607
Map
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Collection Day21
Collection Month4
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusunknown
CommentsNo live specimens observed, many shells only. Common.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [2/9/2025].

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