Specimen Information

Bythotrephes longimanus
Bythotrephes longimanus
(spiny waterflea)
Crustaceans-Cladocerans
Exotic

Specimen ID284608
GroupCrustaceans-Cladocerans
GenusBythotrephes
Specieslongimanus
Common Namespiny waterflea
StateNY
CountyWashington
LocalityChamplain Canal at Baldwin Corners Bridge
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMettawee River
HUC8 Number04300101
HUC10 NameHalfway Creek-Lake Champlain Canal
HUC10 Number0430010101
HUC12 NameWood Creek-Lake Champlain Canal
HUC12 Number043001010104
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month6
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusunknown
CommentsSparse population found. Rigorous sampling program in already place.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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