Specimen Information

Cherax quadricarinatus
Cherax quadricarinatus
(Australian redclaw crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Exotic

Specimen ID1617124
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusCherax
Speciesquadricarinatus
Common NameAustralian redclaw crayfish
StatePR
CountyGurabo
LocalityGurabo River [Rio Gurabo], Puerto Rico
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameEastern Puerto Rico
HUC8 Number21010005
HUC10 NameRio Grande de Loiza Watershed
HUC10 Number2101000504
HUC12 NameRio Gurabo
HUC12 Number210100050407
Map
+
Collection Year2006
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | escaped captivity aquaculture
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:33622
Author:García Vázquez, S.
Date:2008
Title:Distribution of exotic Australian crayfish Cherax quadricarinatus (Von Martens, 1868) in Puerto Rico
Publisher:University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Campus
Pages:70 pp
Record TypeLiterature
Disposalremoved
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/2/2024].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.