Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant
Collection Info
Point Map
Species Profile
Animated Map
Impacts

7 results for Faxonius rusticus (Rusty Crayfish)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
1789 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory During mesocosm experiments, F. rusticus reduced the abundance of the native snail species... 24564
1790 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory During mesocosm experiments, F. rusticus reduced the abundance of the native snail species... 24564
1791 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Anecdotal N/A Walleye (Sander vitreum) eat a significant number of Faxonius rusticus. 25542
1792 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Faxonius rusticus reduced the number of Faxonius propinquus in an experiement... 20638
1793 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Experimental Laboratory Faxonius rusticus reduces macrophyte biomass through both consumption and noncompsumtive... 14834
1794 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Observational Field Many native fish species feed on F. rusticus. 27343
1795 Faxonius rusticus Predation/Herbivory Observational Laboratory The imperiled, native Eastern hellbender, Cryptobranchus alleganiensis, feeds on the introduced... 32126

View all impact types for Faxonius rusticus
Data Disclaimer: These data are preliminary or provisional and are subject to revision. They are being provided to meet the need for timely best science. The data have not received final approval by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and are provided on the condition that neither the USGS nor the U.S. Government shall be held liable for any damages resulting from the authorized or unauthorized use of the data.

Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2023]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [9/24/2023].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.