Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1613666
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateAZ
CountyMaricopa
LocalitySpring that feeds Palm Lake
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameHassayampa
HUC8 Number15070103
HUC10 NameMiddle Hassayampa River
HUC10 Number1507010303
HUC12 NameMonarch Wash-Hassayampa River
HUC12 Number150701030311
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NAS ARM

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Collection Day26
Collection Month4
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased aquarium | released bait
Statusestablished
CommentsWe have observed over 50 on occasion at the spring that feeds Palm Lake, as well as at least a couple dozen crayfish in the side channel of the river that ponds up and usually has a flow of 0.25-mile. There are likely dozens, if not hundreds, in Palm Lake.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierEric Hough
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected30
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Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii


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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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