Specimen ID | 849468 |
Group | Mollusks-Gastropods |
Genus | Pomacea |
Species | maculata |
Common Name | giant applesnail |
State | TX |
County | Harris |
Locality | Shelton Reservoir [=Lake] |
Mapping Accuracy | Accurate |
HUC8 Name | Buffalo-San Jacinto |
HUC8 Number | 12040104 |
HUC10 Name | Buffalo Bayou-San Jacinto River |
HUC10 Number | 1204010407 |
HUC12 Name | Carpenters Bayou |
HUC12 Number | 120401040702 |
Map | |
Collection Day | 19 |
Collection Month | 9 |
Collection Year | 2014 |
Year Accuracy | Actual |
Potential Pathway | released aquarium |
Status | established |
Comments | The distinct pink egg masses of Pomacea maculata were noted on the stems of emergent vegetation indicating the presence of the species in the lake. Eggs hatched in the laboratory were identified as this species. |
Record Type | Personal communication |
Freshwater/Marine | Freshwater |