Procambarus spiculifer
(white tubercled crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Impact ID9941
Impact TypeCompetition
Study TypeExperimental
Study LocationLaboratory
Impact DescriptionWhen Procambarus spiculifer has a size advantage over the imperiled Procambarus pictus, the invasive Procambarus spiculifer is able to outcompete Procambarus pictus for shelter.
Reference45048
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationBlack Creek Drainage, Florida

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