Specimen Information

Rhithropanopeus harrisii
Rhithropanopeus harrisii
(Harris mud crab)
Crustaceans-Crabs
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1703679
GroupCrustaceans-Crabs
GenusRhithropanopeus
Speciesharrisii
Common NameHarris mud crab
StateTX
CountyMcLennan
LocalityBosque River
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameBosque
HUC8 Number12060203
HUC10 NameWaco Lake
HUC10 Number1206020303
HUC12 NameWaco Lake-Bosque River
HUC12 Number120602030303
Map
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Collection Day4
Collection Month10
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Statusestablished
CommentsBased on the numbers of individuals underneath a single submerged log (more than 8) and the range of sizes, it is obvious this must be a reproducing population. Location- Where the Bosque River meets the Brazos River in Waco, TX.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierRussell Pfau (Tarleton State University)
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected8
Photo
Rhithropanopeus harrisii
Rhithropanopeus harrisii
Rhithropanopeus harrisii


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/26/2024].

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