Specimen Information

Dreissena polymorpha
Dreissena polymorpha
(zebra mussel)
Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic

Specimen ID863321
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusDreissena
Speciespolymorpha
Common Namezebra mussel
StateNY
CountyMonroe
LocalityErie Canal between Rochester and Pittsford
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameIrondequoit-Ninemile
HUC8 Number04140101
HUC10 NameIrondequoit Creek-Frontal Lake Ontario
HUC10 Number0414010107
HUC12 NameAllen Creek
HUC12 Number041401010703
Map
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Collection Day5
Collection Month4
Collection Year2009
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayshipping ballast water
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:27712
Author:iMapInvasives.
Date:2019
Title:New York iMapInvasives
Publisher:New York Natural Heritage Program
CommentsNew York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) record shared via iMapInvasives New York system
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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