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

Impact ID9282
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionMarbled crayfish has shown competitive dominance over calico crayfish (Faxonius immunis) in experimental lab studies. When no shelter was available, marbled crayfish won significantly more fights. With available shelter, marbled crayfish dominance was 100% for female and 54.5% for male calico crayfish.
Reference41961
Great Lakes RegionNo
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