Specimen Information

Faxonius virilis
Faxonius virilis
(Virile Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID155500
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesvirilis
Common NameVirile Crayfish
StateNY
CountySaratoga
LocalityHudson River basin near Saratoga Springs
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameHudson-Hoosic
HUC8 Number02020003
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Collection Year1997
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18054
Author:Mills, E.L., M.D. Scheuerell, J.T. Carlton, and D.L. Strayer
Date:1997
Title:Biological invasions in the Hudson River basin: an inventory and historical analysis
Journal:New York State Museum Circular
Volume:57
Pages:1-51
CommentsCrocker (1957) noted O. virilis' presence at this location and in eastern Westchester County.
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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