Specimen Information

Faxonius causeyi
Faxonius causeyi
(Western plains crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1409176
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciescauseyi
Common NameWestern plains crayfish
StateCO
CountyAdams
LocalityLower Derby, Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameMiddle South Platte-Cherry Creek
HUC8 Number10190003
Map
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Collection Year1975
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwaystocked aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:30129
Author:Mullan, J.W.
Date:1975
Title:Fishery Management Program, Rocky Mountain Arsenal, Aurora, Colorado, Adams County
Journal:Special Project Report
Pages:22
CommentsOrconectes causeyi was introduced to these reservoirs in 1975 (120 adults to Lower Derby)
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Stocked120


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