Specimen Information

Dreissena bugensis
Dreissena bugensis
(quagga mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID266616
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateMN
CountySt. Louis
LocalityLake Superior, near Duluth-Superior Harbor
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSt. Louis
HUC8 Number04010201
HUC10 NameSaint Louis River
HUC10 Number0401020116
HUC12 NameSaint Louis River
HUC12 Number040102011604
Map
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Collection Day1
Collection Month8
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:19331
Author:Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters.
Date:2009
Title:OFAH Database All Species - 2009 Download.
CommentsGenetic testing.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierEPA Technician
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadult


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