Specimen Information

Procambarus clarkii
Procambarus clarkii
(Red Swamp Crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant
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Specimen ID1695374
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusProcambarus
Speciesclarkii
Common NameRed Swamp Crayfish
StateNC
CountyNew Hanover
LocalityWrightsboro, behind house in a puddle.
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameNortheast Cape Fear
HUC8 Number03030007
HUC10 NameHarrisons Creek-Northeast Cape Fear River
HUC10 Number0303000708
HUC12 NameNess Creek-Northeast Cape Fear River
HUC12 Number030300070809
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Collection Day4
Collection Month9
Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed | released aquarium
Statusunknown
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierWesley Daniel (USGS)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
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Procambarus clarkii

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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/20/2025].

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