Specimen Information

Perna viridis
Perna viridis
(green mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID254323
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateFL
CountyIndian River
LocalityIndian River at Sebastian River [near Sebastian]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameVero Beach
HUC8 Number03080203
HUC10 NameSt. Sebastian River-Vero Beach Main Canal Frontal
HUC10 Number0308020303
HUC12 NameSt. Sebastian River-Indian River
HUC12 Number030802030307
Map
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Collection Month10
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18113
Author:Baker, P., J.S. Fajans, W.S. Arnold, D.A. Ingrao, D.C. Marelli, and S.M. Baker
Date:2007
Title:Range dispersal of a tropical marine invader, the Asian green mussel, Perna viridis, in subtropical waters of the southeastern United States.
Journal:Journal of Shellfish Research
Volume:26
Issue:2
Pages:345-355
CommentsJuveniles common.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineMarine


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