Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID644339
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateCA
CountyRiverside
LocalityCoachella Canal [at bridge]
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSalton Sea
HUC8 Number18100204
HUC10 NameHidden Springs Canyon-Frontal Salton Sea
HUC10 Number1810020412
HUC12 NameHidden Springs Canyon-Frontal Salton Sea
HUC12 Number181002041202
Map
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Collection Day7
Collection Month5
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsVeliger viability undetermined. Sample pulled from center of bridge.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierCalifornia Department of Fish and Wildlife
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Year Classveliger


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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