First record of Japanese Mystery Snail Cipangopaludina japonica (von Martens, 1861) in Texas

By

Perez, Bianca J.
Segrest, Averi Harp
Campos, Sofia R.
Minton, Russell L
Burks, Romi L

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2016-10-1

Original Publication

Check list : journal of species lists and distribution

Volume

12

Series / Issue

Issue: 5

Pages

1973--17

Subjects

Aquarium trade , Bellamya , Gastropoda , globalization , invasive , invasive , invasive , Mollusca , non-native

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

[São Paulo, Brazil] Luís Felipe Toledo 2005-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15560/12.5.1973

 

Abstract

Two Cipangopaludina snails were discovered in Harris County, Texas, USA, during routine fieldwork in October 2015. Dissection yielded one male and one female containing 52 offspring in her brood pouch. Phylogenetic analysis of the cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene confirmed both individuals to be Cipangopaludina japonica (von Martens, 1861). This is the first distribution record of C. japonica in Texas. Non-native invasive snails, such as C. japonica, compete with native species and may serve as reservoirs for parasites, prompting the need for increased diligence in monitoring public waterways.