Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Titan Applesnail (Pomacea haustrum) - Uncertain Risk

Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.

Pomacea haustrum has been established in Palm Beach County, Florida since the 1970s or 1980s. It was probably introduced as a result of the aquarium trade. Despite persisting in Florida for over 30 years, it has not spread to other areas of the United States. Further research is needed to determine what, if any, impacts P. haustrum is having on native species in Florida. P. haustrum has a medium climate match with the contiguous United States. Overall risk assessment category is uncertain.

Publication date

Mar 30, 2018

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Uncertain Risk

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