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

Impact ID9328
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionCrayfish plague (Aphanomyces astaci) was detected in rusty crayfish from 4 of 10 locations sampled within its invasive range in the Midwest (IL, WI and MI) indicating rusty crayfish may be a vector for the disease
Reference42183
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationIllinois, Wisconsin and Michigan

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/9/2024].

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