- Contact information
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For information on Lakes in Wisconsin, contact:
- DNR Lake
Division of Water
Bureau of Water Quality
- Aquatic Invasive Species Contacts
Chinese Mystery Snail - Staples Lake
- Voucher Specimen At
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UWSP Freckmann Herbarium,UWSP Freckmann Herbarium
- Status
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Verified and Vouchered
- Date First Found
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12/31/2007
- Location First Found
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it was found at 12 of 12 transects for plant sampling at 1,500ft intervals. dominant vegetation is Elodea canadensis and CLP
- Original Extent
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Widespread, covering most shallow areas of lake
About
Chinese Mystery Snails
Chinese mystery snails and banded mystery snails are non-native snails that have been found in numerous Wisconsin lakes. There is not a lot yet known about these species, however, it appears that they have a negative effect on native snail populations. The mystery snail's large size and hard operculum (a trap door cover which protects the soft flesh inside), and their thick hard shell make them less edible by predators such as rusty crayfish.