Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID263724
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyWashington
LocalityBatten Kill, in Shushan
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHudson-Hoosic
HUC8 Number02020003
HUC10 NameHeadwaters Batten Kill
HUC10 Number0202000302
HUC12 NameSteele Brook-Batten Kill
HUC12 Number020200030206
Map
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Collection Day22
Collection Month9
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | canal
Statuscollected
CommentsSmall population found in shale rock crevices. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectedseveral
Year Classadult
Photo
Dreissena polymorpha


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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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