gtemple's Identifications
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Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus)Observer
beepboopDescription
At a location chock-full of crayfish. This freshly killed crayfish was left behind by a Ring-billed Gull that had just preyed on it.
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Chinese Mystery Snail (Cipangopaludina chinensis)Observer
mgochfeldDescription
Snail shell 4 x 6 cm. Aperture is 2.5 cm across.
Identified from the excellent book by Jacobson & Emerson (1961) Shells of the New York City Area, under the name Viviparous malleata. Also appears frequently with the genus name Bellamya.
A favorite species for Chinese cuisine in China and USA was probably source of introduction.
Now very abundant in Vischer Ferry Reserve NY and widespread in freshwater
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Rusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus)Observer
beepboopDescription
At a location chock-full of crayfish. This freshly killed crayfish was left behind by a Ring-billed Gull that had just preyed on it.
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Red-eared Slider (Trachemys scripta ssp. elegans)Observer
timotooleDescription
Red-eared turtle (invasive species) plaguing southern end of Beaver Tree Pond at Five Rivers.
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Water Caltrop (Trapa natans)Observer
hlhimesDescription
Sattilite rosettes at the edge of a large mat
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Eurasian Water-Milfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum)Observer
jessie31Description
Found at Riverfront Park boat launch site.
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