Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID242715
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateWY
CountyConverse
Localitya tributary of the Platte River near Douglas
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameGlendo Reservoir
HUC8 Number10180008
HUC10 NameAntelope Creek-North Platte River
HUC10 Number1018000803
HUC12 NameMiller Draw-North Platte River
HUC12 Number101800080305
Map
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Collection Day30
Collection Month1
Collection Year2008
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwaystocked illegally
Statuseradicated
CommentsWere initially stocked on a private ranch and then escaped. Eradication was completed by the state.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Photo
Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/6/2024].

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