Cherax quadricarinatus
Cherax quadricarinatus
(Australian redclaw crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Exotic

Impact ID7292
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionCherax quadricarinatus is susceptible to yellow head virus and white spot syndrome virus, which can be transmitted to native shrimp species such as Penaeus monodon, one of country’s most valuable coastal aquaculture products.
Reference42207
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationThailand

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