Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID935333
GroupMollusks-Gastropods
GenusPomacea
Speciesmaculata
Common Namegiant applesnail
StateFL
CountyCharlotte
LocalityPort Charlotte, ponds on Kings Hwy between Midway Blvd and Westchester Blvd
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NamePeace
HUC8 Number03100101
HUC10 NameCharlotte Harbor-Peace River
HUC10 Number0310010111
HUC12 NameLittle Alligator Creek
HUC12 Number031001011107
Map
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Collection Day6
Collection Month3
Collection Year2011
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:28234
Author:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
Date:2015
Title:Applesnail occurrences in Florida (Pomacea sp.), 1962-2015.
Publisher:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
CommentsNumerous
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/4/2024].

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