Specimen Information

Arcuatula senhousia
Arcuatula senhousia
(Asian date mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID261571
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusArcuatula
Speciessenhousia
Common NameAsian date mussel
StateWA
CountyJefferson
LocalityOak Bay State Park, marsh on north side of road.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePuget Sound
HUC8 Number17110019
HUC10 NameChimacum Creek-Frontal Port Ludlow
HUC10 Number1711001908
HUC12 NameMarrowstone Island-Frontal Port Townsend
HUC12 Number171100190803
Map
Collection Day27
Collection Month5
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker with oysters
Statusestablished
CommentsFound six complete mussel shells but no live specimens.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierGeorge Holm
Freshwater/MarineMarine-Brackish
Photo
Arcuatula senhousia


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