Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID862535
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateLA
CountySt. Landry
Localitymarsh area just SE of Port Barre
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBayou Teche
HUC8 Number08080102
HUC10 NameBayou Cocodrie-Bayou Teche
HUC10 Number0808010206
HUC12 NameBayou Teche-Bayou Gerimond
HUC12 Number080801020607
Map
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Collection Day8
Collection Month7
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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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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