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

Impact ID7436
Impact TypeHarvest
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn Lake Kariba, Africa, fishers reported damage to gillnet catches in their artisanal fishery soon after Cherax quadricarinatus establishment. They are attracted to fish caught in the nets and partially consume the catch and in doing so spoil the value of the catch.
Reference42339
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationLake Kariba, Africa

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