Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1714152
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateCO
CountyGrand
LocalityLake Granby
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameColorado Headwaters
HUC8 Number14010001
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NAS ARM

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Collection Day15
Collection Month9
Collection Year2023
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
CommentsRusty Crayfish (Faxonius rusticus) have been positively identified in Lake Granby near Granby, Colorado. The population was initially identified by CPW ANS Staff, visual identification was performed by ANS Lab Staff and confirmed through molecular analysis by Pisces Molecular.
Record TypePersonal communication
VerifierRobert Walters (Colorado Parks & Wildlife)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/28/2024].

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