Specimen Information

Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus
(Allegheny crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID157121
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesobscurus
Common NameAllegheny crayfish
StateME
CountyFranklin
Localitynon-specific waterbody in west-central part of county
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid Type 
HUC8 NameLower Androscoggin River
HUC8 Number01040002
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month8
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyEstimated
Potential Pathwayreleased bait
Statusestablished
Record TypePersonal communication
Earliest Recordcounty
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [11/21/2024].

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