Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID272459
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateNY
CountyOnondaga
LocalitySkaneateles Lake, offshore of public boat ramp on west side of lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSeneca
HUC8 Number04140201
HUC10 NameLower Seneca River
HUC10 Number0414020116
HUC12 NameOutlet Skaneateles Lake
HUC12 Number041402011605
Map
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Collection Day13
Collection Month10
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
CommentsWater depth = 21 m.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/22/2024].

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