Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Impact ID2021
Impact TypeHuman Health
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn its introduced range in California, Procambarus clarkii has been shown to reduced dragonfly nymph density, which in turn resulted in an increase in moquito larvae density, resulting in loss of ecossytem services to control a disease vector.
Reference32114
Great Lakes RegionNo
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