Specimen Information

Faxonius obscurus
Faxonius obscurus
(Allegheny crayfish)
Crustaceans-Crayfish
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1710782
GroupCrustaceans-Crayfish
GenusFaxonius
Speciesobscurus
Common NameAllegheny crayfish
StatePA
CountyBlair
LocalityLittle Juniata River, downstream Bald Eagle Creek
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameUpper Juniata
HUC8 Number02050302
HUC10 NameLittle Juniata River
HUC10 Number0205030205
HUC12 NameLower Little Juniata River
HUC12 Number020503020506
Map
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Collection Year2021
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:40025
Author:Merovich, G.T., Jr., M. Hearn, N.A. Smith, and V.P. Buonaccorsi
Date:2022
Title:Hybridization between two introduced, invasive crayfish species in the upper Juniata River system, Pennsylvania, USA
Journal:Journal of Crustacean Biology
Volume:42
Issue:1
Pages:ruab084
CommentsCollection date estimated based off the year the publication was submitted for review.
Record TypeLiterature
Number Collected22


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

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