Corbicula fluminea
Asian Clam
A small, round clam that lives in freshwater and filters tiny food from the water. It can spread quickly and crowd out native species.
- Common Name
- Asian Clam
- Scientific Name
- Corbicula fluminea
- Realm
- Freshwater
- Biome
- Freshwater Lake, Lakeshore
- Date First Introduced
- November 12, 2022
Section Notes
This is an invasive species here in Florida and is wild caught.
- Current Estimated Population
- 0
- Population Status
- Extirpated
- Date Last Observed
- November 02, 2025
- Trophic Level
- Primary Consumer
- Feeding Niche / Method
- Filter Feeder
- Dietary Inputs
- suspended algae
- Known Predators
- possibly the slough crayfish if the opportunity occurs
Section Notes
This is an invasive species here in Florida and is wild caught.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
- System Reproduction Status
- No Signs of Breeding
- Growth Rate
- Slow
Section 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.
Classification Pending
PendingThis section will expand as more information is documented for this species.
Biomes This Species Lives In
Follow this species across the habitats where it currently appears in the miniBIOTA biosphere.
