Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Impact ID9355
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionYellow perch shift from feeding on small invertebrates to vertebrates and crayfish as they mature. This diet shift occurs earlier in lakes where F. rusticus is dominant, probably due to competition between F. rusticus and young yellow perch for the smaller invertebrate prey
Reference42192
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationCass Lake, MN (Bemidji Lake as control)

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