Abstract
In this paper we report the first Belgian records of the invasive Chinese mystery snail Bellamya chinensis. A walkover-survey along the Laak, a small lowland river, yielded a total of 20 live B. chinensis. The presence of both juvenile and adult individuals, with a shell height ranging from 16.6 to 47.5 mm, indicates that the species is firmly established. The most probable source of introduction is a nearby garden center that specializes in ornamental fish and plants for garden ponds.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal | KNOWLEDGE AND MANAGEMENT OF AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS |
| Volume | 418 |
| Issue number | 8 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1-3 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| ISSN | 1961-9502 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
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