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Cambarus monongalensis, the blue crayfish [2] or Monongahela crayfish, [1] is a species of burrowing crayfish native to Pennsylvania and West Virginia. [2] [3] [4] It has also been found recently in Ohio. [5] The common name refers to the Monongahela River, with the first specimens being collected from Edgewood Park, Allegheny County ...
Faxonius virilis is a species of crayfish known as the virile crayfish, northern crayfish, eastern crayfish, and lesser known as the lake crayfish or common crawfish. Faxonius virilis was reclassified in August 2017, and the genus was changed from Orconectes to Faxonius . [ 4 ]
Measurement of a rusty crayfish. Adult rusty crayfish can reach 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length, although they reach maturity at about 4.4 cm (1.7 in), [11] and can range in color from greenish grey, to reddish brown, [12] [13] [14] They can be easily recognized by two "rusty", reddish colored spots on the sides of their back and their large front claws with black bands around the tips. [15]
Map from Glon et al. 2022 showing range of Lacunicambarus species. [3]Lacunicambarus is one of the widest ranging crayfish genera in North America. [3] Species from this genus can be found in nearly every state east of the Rocky Mountains and in the Province of Ontario.
Procambarus acutus, the white river crayfish, is a species of crayfish in the family Cambaridae. It is found in North America and Europe. [3] [4] [1] [5] The IUCN conservation status of Procambarus acutus is "LC", least concern, with no immediate threat to the species' survival. The IUCN status was reviewed in 2010. [1]
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Cambarus carinirostris is native to the Monongahela, Ohio, and Allegheny River systems, and can be found from New York to eastern Ohio and central West Virginia. Within this range, it primarily inhabits headwater streams, where it occupies open spaces under benthic debris such as boulders.
Faxonius maletae, [4] sometimes called the Kisatchie painted crayfish or Kisatchie painted crawfish, [5] is a species of crawdad in the Cambaridae family. The specific epithet maletae is in honor of the discoverer's wife, author Maleta M. Walls, who helped collect many of the original specimens. [ 3 ]