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Asian Clam

Corbicula fluminea

A small, round clam that lives in freshwater and filters tiny food from the water. It can spread quickly and crowd out native species.

Species Data

First Recorded: November 12, 2022
Last Observed: October 04, 2025
Est. Population: 50
Record Created: September 26, 2025
Realm: Freshwater
Main Biome: Lake, Lakeshore
Trophic Role: Filter Feeder
Feeding Niche: suspended algae
Known Predators: possibly the slough crayfish if the opportunity occurs
Currently: Unknown
Population Size: 50
First Recorded: November 12, 2022
Reproduction Notes: 1 entries
Status: Vulnerable
Realm: Freshwater
Main Biome: Lake, Lakeshore
Population Size: 50
Conservation Notes: 1 entries
Total Comments: 0
Species Page: Asian Clam

General Notes

These clams are the main filter feeders in the freshwater realm and have successfully been part of the system for almost 3 years.

Ecology Notes

This is an invasive species here in Florida and is wild caught.

Reproduction Notes

It's unknown at this point if this species is reproducing. They have the ability to physically in miniBIOTA however, no offspring have been observed.

Conservation Notes

Due to the unknown status of reproduction, this species is considered vulnerable

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