Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID154645
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateNY
LocalityLong Island and in ponds in the lower Hudson River system
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameNorthern Long Island
HUC8 Number02030201
Map
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Collection Day19
Collection Month7
Collection Year2002
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
CommentsInformation from Dr. Daniels email. Dr. Daniels reports that Procambarus clarkii populations seem to survive for several years and then disappear.
Record TypePersonal communication
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/10/2024].

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