Observations of raccoon (Procyon lotor) predation on the invasive Maculata apple snail (Pomacea maculata) in southern Louisiana
Southeastern Naturalist
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Abstract
We used camera traps to determine which predators were responsible for depredated Pomacea maculata (Maculata Apple Snail) shells at 2 different study sites. Evidence of predation at these sites included operculums near the shells with a small amount of flesh attached and shells accumulating a meter or more from the water’s edge with no evidence of recent flooding. In both locations, the most frequently observed potential predators were Procyon lotor (Raccoon), which was the only species directly observed capturing and eating Apple Snails.
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| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Observations of raccoon (Procyon lotor) predation on the invasive Maculata apple snail (Pomacea maculata) in southern Louisiana |
| Series title | Southeastern Naturalist |
| DOI | 10.1656/058.016.0302 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Eagle Hill Publications |
| Contributing office(s) | Wetland and Aquatic Research Center |
| Description | 5 p. |
| First page | N14 |
| Last page | N18 |
| Country | United States |
| State | Louisiana |
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