Specimen Information

Faxonius rusticus
Faxonius rusticus
(Rusty Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1657561
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesrusticus
Common NameRusty Crayfish
StateWY
CountyAlbany
LocalityLaramie River, near Tunnel Road
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameLower Laramie
HUC8 Number10180011
HUC10 NameDry Laramie River-Laramie River
HUC10 Number1018001104
HUC12 NamePreemption Creek-Laramie River
HUC12 Number101800110402
Map

NAS ARM

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Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:35817
Author:Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Date:2021
Title:Public asked to watch for rusty crayfish in Laramie River watershed.
Publisher:Wyoming Game and Fish Department.
Reference 2
Ref. Number:35818
Author:Kelly. E.
Date:2021
Title:Invasive crayfish pose threat to Wyoming's native species, state says.
Publisher:OC Equity, LLC dba Outliers Creative
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWyoming Game and Fish Department
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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