Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID749795
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateSC
CountyCharleston
Localityponds/ditches around the West Point community near the intersection of Rifle Range Road and Isle of Palms Connector
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBulls Bay
HUC8 Number03050209
HUC10 NameBulls Bay
HUC10 Number0305020902
HUC12 NameBreach Inlet
HUC12 Number030502090204
Map
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Collection Day18
Collection Month6
Collection Year2010
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
CommentsIn addition to live snails, several empty shells were found near water's edge, and egg masses were seen on concrete culverts passing under West Point Drive
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected5
Year Classadult
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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