Procambarus virginalis
Procambarus virginalis
(marbled crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Cryptogenic

Impact ID6629
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Madagascar, Procambarus virginalis are sold in markets for human consumption. Marbled crayfish are of low economic value, and their popularity as a food source is limited by their small size and the amount of work it takes to clean them for eating.
Reference31149
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationMadagascar

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