Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
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11 results for Faxonius rusticus (Rusty Crayfish)

Impact ID Scientific Name Impact Type Study Type Study Location Impact Description Reference
1988 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Many anglers use the crayfish as bait, which is thought to be the main vector for the species'... 14617
1989 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Observational Field Many anglers use the crayfish as bait, which is thought to be the main vector for the species'... 27348
1990 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Many anglers use the crayfish as bait, which is thought to be the main vector for the species'... 14628
9453 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Due to its conspicuousness during daylight hours relative to native crayfish species, Faxonius... 25552
9454 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Faxonius rusticus introduction is also believed to reduce sport fish populations... 27658
9463 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of Faxonius rusticus... 25537
9464 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of introduction and species spread... 25540
9465 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of Faxonius rusticus... 25546
9466 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of Faxonius rusticus... 14507
9467 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of Faxonius rusticus... 26343
9468 Faxonius rusticus Recreation Anecdotal N/A Angler bait bucket emptying is thought to be the primary vector of Faxonius rusticus... 14607

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