Species Information

Class of Malacostraca (Crayfish) observations for selected quads


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Records may include both recent and historical observations.
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List Class of Malacostraca (Crayfish) observations in 1 selected quad.
Selected quad is: Dykes.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Crangonyx castellanum An Amphipod (Crangonyx castellanum)MalacostracaDykesNE Reference
Orconectes packardi Appalachian Cave CrayfishMalacostracaDykesNTYesReference
Faxonius placidus Bigclaw CrayfishMalacostracaDykesNN Reference
Cambarus tenebrosus Cavespring CrayfishMalacostracaDykesNN Reference
Cambarus cumberlandensis Cumberland CrayfishMalacostracaDykesNN Reference
Faxonius cristavarius Spiny Stream CrayfishMalacostracaDykesNN Reference
6 species are listed.