Specimen Information

Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1522757
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateDE
CountyNew Castle
LocalitySmall pond behind the Wilmington Warhammer store
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBrandywine-Christina
HUC8 Number02040205
HUC10 NameBrandywine Creek
HUC10 Number0204020504
HUC12 NameMiddle Brandywine Creek
HUC12 Number020402050402
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Day23
Collection Month10
Collection Year2018
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait | released for food
Statusestablished
CommentsThere are so many of these crayfish in the small isolated area that it's difficult to avoid stepping on them in the grass.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collectednumerous
Size4-5"
Photo
Procambarus clarkii


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/20/2024].

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