Specimen Information

Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant
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Specimen ID1655210
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateCA
CountyOrange
LocalitySealpoint LN (found in complex's parking lot), Huntington Beach, CA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameSanta Ana
HUC8 Number18070203
HUC10 NameLower Santa Ana River
HUC10 Number1807020310
HUC12 NameGreenville Banning Channel-Santa Ana River
HUC12 Number180702031003
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Collection Day18
Collection Month11
Collection Year2020
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity pet | released for food
Statusunknown
CommentsFound him in my complex's parking lot, apparently he is a crawfish according to Dr. Daniel
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
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Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/19/2025].

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