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

Impact ID9410
Impact TypeFood Web
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionIn northern Wisconsin, a study found the proportion of sites with no macrophyte cover to increase from 40-73% with the invasion of Faxonius rusticus. Macrophyte species richness and abundance decline significantly in lakes invaded by F. rusticus.
Reference42881
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationTrout Lake, Vilas County, 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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