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

Impact ID9330
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionThe microsporidean parasite Cambaraspora faxoni n. sp. was found both in Faxonius rusticus (from the native range in Ohio) and in Faxonius virilis (in its native range in Wisconsin - within the area of overlap of the invasive range of F. rusticus) - potentially F. rusticus was the vector.
Reference42186
Great Lakes RegionYes
Cost 
LocationOhio and Wisconsin

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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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