Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID644349
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciesbugensis
Common Namequagga mussel
StateCA
CountyRiverside
LocalityCoachella Canal Irrigation Lateral 88.6
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Margarita
HUC8 Number18070302
HUC10 NameMurrieta Creek
HUC10 Number1807030204
HUC12 NameSanta Gertudis Creek
HUC12 Number180703020406
Map
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Collection Day12
Collection Month7
Collection Year2012
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on small watercraft | dispersed
Statusunknown
CommentsVeliger viability unknown.
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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