Specimen ID | 749265 |
Group | Mollusks-Gastropods |
Genus | Pomacea |
Species | maculata |
Common Name | giant applesnail |
State | GA |
County | Camden |
Locality | Gum Branch of the Cumberland River |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Cumberland-St. Simons |
HUC8 Number | 03070203 |
HUC10 Name | Crooked River-Atlantic Ocean |
HUC10 Number | 0307020305 |
HUC12 Name | Upper Crooked River |
HUC12 Number | 030702030501 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 16 |
Collection Month | 9 |
Collection Year | 2014 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium |
Status | established |
Comments | The area is north of “The Lakes” community that has had reports of apple snails since at least 2012. Though this site is near other infestations there does not appear to be an obvious connection through canals or other water bodies to these other sites. |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |
Number Collected | 1 |