Specimen Information

Potamopyrgus antipodarum
Potamopyrgus antipodarum
(New Zealand mudsnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID268958
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPotamopyrgus
Speciesantipodarum
Common NameNew Zealand mudsnail
CountryCanada
StateON
LocalityLake Ontario, Bay of Quinte, Conway transect, 32m
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLake Ontario
HUC8 Number04280002
Map
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Collection Year2001
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
Statusunknown
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18953
Author:Levri, E.P., R.M. Dermott, S.J. Lunnen, A.A. Kelly, and T. Ladson
Date:2008
Title:The distribution of the invasive New Zealand mud snail (Potamopyrgus antipodarum) in Lake Ontario.
Journal:Aquatic Ecosystem Health and Management
Volume:11
Issue:4
Pages:412-421
CommentsResampled 1992-2005. Found at densities of 4 & 8 per square meter in 2001 and 2004, respectively. Not found in 2005.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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