Specimen Information

Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID166087
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateME
CountyKennebec
LocalitySebasticook River between Benton and Burnham, ME
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameLower Kennebec River
HUC8 Number01030003
Map
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Collection Year1980
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker with stocked fish
Statusunknown
CommentsMay have been stocked with illegal shipments of golden shiners from Arkansas.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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