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NAS - Nonindigenous Aquatic Species



Crassostrea ariakensis
(Suminoe oyster)
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Mollusks-Bivalves
Exotic to United States


Specimen ID163670
GroupMollusks-Bivalves
GenusCrassostrea
Speciesariakensis
Common NameSuminoe oyster
StateNC
CountyDare
LocalityRoanoke Sound [between Roanoke and Bodie islands]
HUC8 NameAlbemarle
HUC8 Number3010205
Latitude35.8631
Longitude-75.6089
Lat-Long SourceGNIS
Lat-Long Accuracyaccurate
Map
Month1 (January)
Year2004
Year Accuracy (Specimen)Actual
Primary Pathwayescaped captivity aquaculture
Statusunknown
CommentsAccidental release of oysters from a research study, wave action tore open 3 bags and floated away two others.
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recorddrainage
Fresh/Marine IntroductionMarine
Number Stocked750




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