Invertebrate
Zebra mussel
- Records in GBIF
- 71
- Fishing districts near where it occurs
- 568
- Most sightings
- August
About the species Zebra mussel
About the species
A small mussel that attaches itself to stones and other solid objects. It is invasive and comes from the Black Sea region.
Where to find it by the water
Large rivers, reservoirs and gravel pits. Attaches itself to stones, jetties and boats.
What this means for anglers
Large colonies clean the water and change food chains. Sharp shells can injure your feet when wading. Rinse your gear and boats after fishing.
When it is observed
Records by month in the areas around the fishing districts (GBIF).
- 1Jan
- 4Feb
- 5Mar
- 5Apr
- 7May
- 5June
- 4July
- 13Aug
- 10Sep
- 11Oct
- 2Nov
- 4Dec
In November the species is observed less than in the main season. Most records are from August.
The records come from people's observations and also reflect when and where observers move around. They are not a measurement of numbers or a guarantee of an encounter.
Where it was recorded
Fishing districts around which a record of this species exists. Sorted by number of records.
- Feld 27
- Prukse 27
- Kanál Malina č. 1 27
- Morava č. 3 27
- Morava č. 1 27
- Morava č. 2 27
- VN Centnúz 27
- Zohorský kanál č. 1 27
- Záhorský kanál 27
- Zohorský kanál č. 2 27
- Dunaj č. 4 – Devínske rameno 27
- Špek 27
- Bobrie jazero 27
- Jazero Čierny Feld 27
- SR Obloz 27
- Prepadlina Osmička 27
- Lábske jazero 27
- Štrkovisko Malé Axi 27
- Požiarna nádrž 27
- Rašelinisko Záhorská ves 27
- Rudava kanál 27
- Kruh 27
- Junkov Dolec 27
- Habán 27
- Strža 27
- Štelc a Výkopa 27
- Štrkovisko Gajarské 27
- Štrkovisko Suchohradské 1 27
- Štrkovisko Suchohradské 2 27
- Štrkovisko Jakubov č. 1 27
- Štrkovisko Jakubov č. 2 27
- Štrkovisko Kňaz – Malé Leváre 27
- Štrkovisko na Židovkách 27
- Štrkovisko Trojuholník 27
- Štrkovisko Záhorská Ves 27
- Štrkovisko Štvorec 27
568 fishing districts in total, 36 shown. The number next to a fishing district is the number of records around it. Show on map
More species from the group insects, crayfish and mussels
Photo credits
- Zebra mussel: Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Dragonflies: Photo: Paul Balfe, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Mayflies: Photo: Richard Bartz, Munich aka Makro Freak Image:MFB.jpg, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Caddisflies: Photo: Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Horseflies: Photo: Bruce Marlin, CC BY-SA 2.5, Wikimedia Commons
- Mosquitoes: Photo: Katja Schulz from Washington, D. C., USA, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Castor bean tick: Photo: W.alter, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The advice is general and does not replace the instructions of a doctor, rescuers, the site manager or the fishing regulations. Do not disturb protected species or dismantle their shelters.