Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID749797
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateSC
CountyCharleston
Localityponds in Village Green community, off Ashley River Rd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCooper
HUC8 Number03050201
HUC10 NameAshley River
HUC10 Number0305020106
HUC12 NameLower Ashley River
HUC12 Number030502010605
Map
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Collection Day24
Collection Month9
Collection Year2014
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Commentscountless egg masses seen on concrete water control structure and culverts; egg masses also found at other locations within this residential subdivision
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected12
Photo
Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata
Pomacea maculata


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/23/2024].

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