Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID862554
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyHighlands
LocalityLake Adelaide at boat ramp in Avon Park
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameKissimmee
HUC8 Number03090101
HUC10 NameBlue Jordan Swamp
HUC10 Number0309010113
HUC12 Name030901011303
HUC12 Number030901011301
Map
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Collection Day11
Collection Month7
Collection Year2015
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:24369
Author:Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health.
Date:2019
Title:EDDMapS: Early detection and distribution mapping system
Publisher:The University of Georgia
CommentsEDDMapS Record ID = 4252798
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Pomacea maculata


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