Specimen Information

Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
(giant applesnail)
Mollusks-Gastropods
Exotic

Specimen ID615373
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateSC
CountyCharleston
LocalityCulvert under Windmill Creek Road, Village Green Subdivision, Charleston
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCooper
HUC8 Number03050201
HUC10 NameAshley River
HUC10 Number0305020106
HUC12 NameLower Ashley River
HUC12 Number030502010605
Map
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Collection Day26
Collection Month9
Collection Year2013
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsEgg masses present. See voucher photo.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classadults, eggs
Photo
Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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