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: Fort Knox.


Scientific Name and Life HistoryCommon Name and PicturesClassQuadUS StatusKY StatusWAPReference
Cambarus bartonii cavatus Appalachian Brook CrayfishMalacostracaFort KnoxNNYesReference
Cambarus tenebrosus Cavespring CrayfishMalacostracaFort KnoxNN Reference
Orconectes inermis inermis Ghost CrayfishMalacostracaFort KnoxNSYesReference
Faxonius elix MoWild CrayfishMalacostracaFort KnoxNNYesReference
Faxonius rusticus Rusty CrayfishMalacostracaFort KnoxNNYesReference
5 species are listed.