Specimen Information

Mytilus galloprovincialis
Mytilus galloprovincialis
(Mediterranean blue mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID52713
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusMytilus
Speciesgalloprovincialis
Common NameMediterranean blue mussel
StateHI
CountyHonolulu
LocalityPearl Harbor, in the ballast tank of a US Navy submarine stationed there.
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameHawaii
HUC8 Number32515200
Map
Collection Month9
Collection Year1998
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusunknown
CommentsNot yet found in open waters of the Harbor, only on the ship USS Missouri and in this submarine.
Record TypePersonal communication
Disposalpreserved
Museum Cat NumberU. Hawaii
VerifierDr. Brenden Holland, University of Hawaii, Honolul
Freshwater/MarineMarine
Number Collectedseveral
Year Classjuvenile


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