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

Impact ID9425
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionBluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) and pumpkinseed (L. gibbosus) declined in Trout Lake, WI following invasion of rusty crayfish (Faxonius rusticus), likely as a result of egg predation. The pumpkinseed has been shown to do an especially poor job of defending its eggs from crayfish attack.
Reference26293
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationTrout Lake, Wisconsin

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