Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID264952
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusPerna
Speciesviridis
Common Namegreen mussel
StateSC
CountyBeaufort
LocalityAtlantic Ocean, at Hunting Island State Park [near Beaufort] on outer groins
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Helena Island
HUC8 Number03050210
HUC10 NameHarbor River
HUC10 Number0305021001
HUC12 NameAtlantic Ocean
HUC12 Number030502100104
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month9
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayunknown
Statusunknown
CommentsIn a bed of Brachidontes exustus, only one specimen found. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collected17 mm
Photo
Perna viridis


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