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

Impact ID8458
Impact TypePredation/Herbivory
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionRusty crayfish consumed significant quantities of lake sturgeon eggs. Egg conssumption increased as substrate size decreased (higher over sand than cobble), with crayfish body size, and with crayfish density.
Reference42174
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationBlack Lake, Michigan

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